M67.879 – Other specified disorders of synovium and tendon, unspecified ankle and foot

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M67.879

Code: M67.879 (claims format: M67879)
Description: Other specified disorders of synovium and tendon, unspecified ankle and foot
Short description: Oth disrd of synovium and tendon, unspecified ankle and foot
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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: M67 › M67.8 › M67.87

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

M67 – Other disorders of synovium and tendon

Excludes1 (not coded here):

palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren] (M72.0)
tendinitis NOS (M77.9-)
xanthomatosis localized to tendons (E78.2)

Related codes in M67.87

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M67.879?

M67.879 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified disorders of synovium and tendon, unspecified ankle and foot, in the block M65-M67 (Disorders of synovium and tendon).

Is M67.879 a billable code?

Yes. M67.879 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M67.879 belong to?

It belongs to category M67 – Other disorders of synovium and tendon.

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.