Question 1

Is M76 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, M76 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code M76 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code M76 represents Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M76?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for M76 is section:M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from M76?

Accepted Answer

Code M76 has Type 2 Excludes including: bursitis due to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-); enthesopathies of ankle and foot (M77.5-). These conditions are not included in M76 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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