M67.96 – Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, lower leg

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M67.96
Code
M67.96 (claims format: M6796)
Description
Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, lower leg
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
M67 › M67.9

Billable codes under M67.96

M67.96 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.

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)

Index terms for M67.96

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

Related codes in M67.9

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M67.96?

M67.96 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, lower leg, in the block M65-M67 (Disorders of synovium and tendon).

Is M67.96 a billable code?

No. M67.96 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M67.96 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.