M76.8 – Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other soft tissue disorders

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M76.8

Code: M76.8 (claims format: M768)
Description: Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding 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: M70-M79 Other soft tissue disorders
Parent codes: M76

Billable codes under M76.8

M76.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

M76.81 – Anterior tibial syndromeHeader (more codes below)
M76.82 – Posterior tibial tendinitisHeader (more codes below)
M76.89 – Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding footHeader (more codes below)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

M76 – Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot

Excludes2 (not included here):

bursitis due to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)
enthesopathies of ankle and foot (M77.5-)

Related codes in M76

M76.0 – Gluteal tendinitisHeader
M76.1 – Psoas tendinitisHeader
M76.2 – Iliac crest spurHeader
M76.3 – Iliotibial band syndromeHeader
M76.4 – Tibial collateral bursitis [Pellegrini-Stieda]Header
M76.5 – Patellar tendinitisHeader
M76.6 – Achilles tendinitisHeader
M76.7 – Peroneal tendinitisHeader
M76.9 – Unspecified enthesopathy, lower limb, excluding footBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M76.8?

M76.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).

Is M76.8 a billable code?

No. M76.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M76.8 belong to?

It belongs to category M76 – Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot.

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.