ICD-10-CM Code M66.259
Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, unspecified thigh
BILLABLE
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ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M66.259 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, unspecified thigh. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #557-558 - Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis with MCC.
- DRG Group #557-558 - Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis without MCC.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
Nontraumatic rupture of quadriceps tendon
(approximate match)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M66.259 and a single ICD9 code, 727.65 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M66.25 - Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, thigh