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ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified enthesopathy, lower limb, excluding foot M76.9

ICD-10 code M76.9 for Unspecified enthesopathy, lower limb, excluding foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Unspecified enthesopathy, lower limb, excluding foot

M76

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

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