M76.62 — Achilles tendinitis, left leg

M76.62

ICD-10 Chapter 13: Musculoskeletal & Connective Tissue — illustrative image
Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00–M99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Achilles tendinitis is inflammation or degeneration of the left Achilles tendon, causing pain at the back of the heel.

Also called: achilles tendinitis left.

When this code is used

Used for Achilles tendinitis, left leg.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code M76.62 belongs to Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, which covers codes M00–M99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code M76.62?

M76.62 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Achilles tendinitis, left leg”. Achilles tendinitis is inflammation or degeneration of the left Achilles tendon, causing pain at the back of the heel.

When is code M76.62 used?

Used for Achilles tendinitis, left leg. It belongs to Chapter 13 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue).

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