M67.0 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- M67.00 Short Achilles tendon (acquired), unspecified ankle
- M67.01 Short Achilles tendon (acquired), right ankle
- M67.02 Short Achilles tendon (acquired), left ankle
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M67.0 ICD10 Code:
- M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M65-M67 Disorders of synovium and tendon
- M67 Other disorders of synovium and tendon
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M67.0 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M67.0 ICD 10 code
Heel problems are common and can be painful. Often, they result from too much stress on your heel bone and the tissues that surround it. That stress can come from:
- Injuries
- Bruises that you get walking, running or jumping
- Wearing shoes that don't fit or aren't made well
- Being overweight
These can lead to tendinitis, bursitis, and fasciitis, which are all types of inflammation of the tissues that surround your heel. Over time the stress can cause bone spurs and deformities. Certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout, can also lead to heel problems. Treatments for heel problems might include rest, medicines, exercises, taping, and special shoes. Surgery is rarely needed.
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