icd 10 code for tendonitis ankle

by Prof. Danika Bechtelar DVM 4 min read

Calcific tendinitis, ankle and foot. M65.27 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Calcific tendinitis, ankle and foot.

Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified ankle and foot. M65. 879 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M65.

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How do you treat tendonitis in the ankle?

  • Rest: Your ankle is a weight-bearing joint, so as much as possible, try to avoid standing, walking, or running when you first notice the pain. ...
  • Ice: Apply ice to the inflamed area to help minimize the swelling. ...
  • Compression: Wear athletic tape, compression socks, or wraps to provide support and help reduce swelling.

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How to deal with ankle tendinitis?

  • Apply the ice pack for 20 minutes at a time every hour during the first 24 hours of the injury.
  • After the first 24 hours, you can place an ice pack on the Achilles tendon four to five times throughout the day, or every two to three hours.
  • You can use either commercial or homemade ice packs or bags of frozen vegetables, like frozen peas. ...

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Which ankle brace for tendonitis?

Types of Ankle Braces

  • Lace-up Ankle Braces. As the name suggests lace-up ankle brace utilizes laces to tighten the brace. ...
  • Post-injury Ankle Braces. These braces are filled with air or gel and have plastic panels on either side of the leg to provide ankle support.
  • Rigid Ankle Braces. ...

How to diagnose posterior tibial tendonitis?

There are four posterior tibial tendon dysfunction stages:

  • Stage I: The tendon is injured but otherwise intact.
  • Stage II: The tendon is torn (ruptured) or not working properly. The foot is deformed.
  • Stage III: The foot is significantly deformed. There are degenerative changes to the connective tissue (cartilage) in the back of the foot.
  • Stage IV: There are degenerative changes to the ankle joint.

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What is the ICD-10-CM code for tendonitis?

ICD-10-CM M67. 90 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0): 557 Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis with mcc. 558 Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis without mcc.

What is the ICD-10 code for left peroneal tendonitis?

72.

What is the ICD-10 code for right ankle Pain?

M25. 571 Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.

What is the ICD-10 code for posterior tibial tendonitis?

There is a diagnosis code for posterior tibial tendinitis: M76. 82.

What is peroneal tendonitis?

Peroneal tendonitis (also known as peroneal tendinopathy) is a form of tendonitis that affects the foot and ankle. Peroneal tendonitis is a condition that causes pain on the outside of the foot and up the outside of your lower leg when walking or running.

What is the ICD-10 code for pain in left ankle?

ICD-10 code M25. 572 for Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .

What is the ICD-10 code for ankle swelling?

ICD-10 code R22. 43 for Localized swelling, mass and lump, lower limb, bilateral is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

What is G89 29 diagnosis?

ICD-10 code G89. 29 for Other chronic pain is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .

What is the ICD-10 code for Achilles tendonitis?

ICD-10 code M76. 61 for Achilles tendinitis, right leg is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

What is posterior tibial tendonitis?

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is an issue that causes foot and ankle pain. It's also known as posterior tibial tendonitis or posterior tibial tendon insufficiency. The posterior tibial tendon connects your calf muscle to bones on the inside of your foot.

What is anterior tibial tendonitis?

Anterior tibialis tendonitis is an injury of the anterior tibialis tendon in the front of the ankle where it meets the foot. The tendon is important in pulling the foot up (dorsiflexion), lifting the foot off the ground while running, and in turning the foot inward (inversion).

What does PTTD stand for?

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a condition caused by changes in the tendon, impairing its ability to support the arch. This results in flattening of the foot. PTTD is often called adult acquired flatfoot because it is the most common type of flatfoot developed during adulthood.