M65.27 – Calcific tendinitis, ankle and foot

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of synovium and tendon

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M65.27

Code: M65.27 (claims format: M6527)
Description: Calcific tendinitis, ankle and foot
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M65-M67 Disorders of synovium and tendon
Parent codes: M65 › M65.2

Billable codes under M65.27

M65.27 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M65 – Synovitis and tenosynovitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):

chronic crepitant synovitis of hand and wrist (M70.0-)
current injury - see injury of ligament or tendon by body region
soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)

M65.2 – Calcific tendinitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):

tendinitis as classified in M75-M77
calcified tendinitis of shoulder (M75.3)

Index terms for M65.27

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in M65.2

M65.20 – Calcific tendinitis, unspecified siteBillable
M65.22 – Calcific tendinitis, upper armHeader
M65.23 – Calcific tendinitis, forearmHeader
M65.24 – Calcific tendinitis, handHeader
M65.25 – Calcific tendinitis, thighHeader
M65.26 – Calcific tendinitis, lower legHeader
M65.28 – Calcific tendinitis, other siteBillable
M65.29 – Calcific tendinitis, multiple sitesBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M65.27?

M65.27 is the ICD-10-CM code for calcific tendinitis, ankle and foot, in the block M65-M67 (Disorders of synovium and tendon).

Is M65.27 a billable code?

No. M65.27 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M65.27 belong to?

It belongs to category M65 – Synovitis and tenosynovitis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.