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ICD-10-CM Code for Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot M76

ICD-10 code M76 for Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot
Excludes2: bursitis due to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)
enthesopathies of ankle and foot (M77.5-)
 
M76 Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot
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Gluteal tendinitis
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Psoas tendinitis
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Iliac crest spur
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Iliotibial band syndrome
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Tibial collateral bursitis [Pellegrini-Stieda]
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Patellar tendinitis
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Achilles tendinitis
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Peroneal tendinitis
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Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot
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Unspecified enthesopathy, lower limb, excluding foot

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MEAT criteria
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MEAT criteria
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DME documentation guidelines...first denial!
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Hydro-dissection
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acupuncture updates
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acupuncture updates
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Patellar tendon debridement
Patellar tendinitis - M76.51. The patellar debridement was not done in the office. I also have another question regarding PRP pertaining to another case I worked on. The provider performed right i... [ Read More ]
Appeal advice!!
SMH! [QUOTE="lburgos31, post: 466859, member: 522891"] I am not sure what the MMT surgery acronym means .. for some reason im thing Medial Menisectomy? Correct me if I am wrong. You stated the patient... [ Read More ]
Appeal advice!!
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Appeal advice!!
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