M67.96 – Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, lower leg
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of synovium and tendon
- 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
Index terms for M67.96
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in M67.9
- M67.90 – Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified siteBillable
- M67.91 – Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, shoulderHeader
- M67.92 – Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, upper armHeader
- M67.93 – Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, forearmHeader
- M67.94 – Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, handHeader
- M67.95 – Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, thighHeader
- M67.97 – Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, ankle and footHeader
- M67.98 – Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, other siteBillable
- M67.99 – Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, multiple sitesBillable
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.