M76.81 – Anterior tibial syndrome

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M76.81

Code: M76.81 (claims format: M7681)
Description: Anterior tibial syndrome
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 › M76.8

Billable codes under M76.81

M76.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

M76.811 – Anterior tibial syndrome, right legBillable
M76.812 – Anterior tibial syndrome, left legBillable
M76.819 – Anterior tibial syndrome, unspecified legBillable

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-)

Index terms for M76.81

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

Related codes in M76.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M76.81?

M76.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for anterior tibial syndrome, in the block M70-M79 (Other soft tissue disorders).

Is M76.81 a billable code?

No. M76.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M76.81 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.