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ICD-10-CM Code for Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot M76.8

ICD-10 code M76.8 for Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot

M76

Excludes2: bursitis due to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)
enthesopathies of ankle and foot (M77.5-)

 
M76.8 Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot
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Anterior tibial syndrome
Child Code
Posterior tibial tendinitis
Child Code
Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot

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