Billable FY2026 ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, foot and ankle region. What it covers, how to bill it cleanly, and what these patients sound like when they call.
Achilles tendinitis of unspecified leg. The M76.6- family covers Achilles tendinitis with laterality members; the unspecified code is common on claims but the sided codes are preferred when documented.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| M76.61 | Achilles tendinitis, right leg |
| M76.62 | Achilles tendinitis, left leg |
| M76.00 | Gluteal tendinitis, unspecified hip |
| M76.01 | Gluteal tendinitis, right hip |
| M76.02 | Gluteal tendinitis, left hip |
| M76.50 | Patellar tendinitis, unspecified knee |
The screening question on Achilles calls is sudden pop versus gradual ache. A suspected rupture is not a next-available appointment; it changes urgency and sometimes the ER conversation. That single question on the phone protects outcomes.
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M76.60 is the FY2026 ICD-10-CM code for achilles tendinitis, unspecified leg. Achilles tendinitis of unspecified leg.
Rupture takes an injury code (S86.0- family) with external-cause context, not M76.60. The distinction usually declares itself in the history, which is why phone intake asks about the pop.
Yes. M76.60 appears in the official FY2026 ICD-10-CM code set (effective October 1, 2025). ICD-10-CM is public-domain CMS data; verify annually as codes are revised each fiscal year.
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