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ICD-10-CM Code for Posterior tibial tendinitis, right leg M76.821

ICD-10 code M76.821 for Posterior tibial tendinitis, right leg is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Posterior tibial tendinitis, right leg

M76

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

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DME documentation guidelines...first denial!
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Appeal advice!!
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Appeal advice!!
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Appeal advice!!
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Trigger point injections
[b]trigger point[/b] our encoder shows the following dx meet medical necessity. M46.01 - M46.09, M53.82, M60.811 - M60.812, M60.821 - M60.822, M60.831 - M60.832, M60.841 - M60.842, M60.851 - M60.85... [ Read More ]
Billing DME foot orthotics with side specific diagnosis
I was asked by a provider what is the correct way to bill out foot orthotics with the new side specific ICD 10 diagnosis. Say a member is diagnosed with Plantar Tendinitis of the left foot (M76.822 -... [ Read More ]
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