ICD-10-CM Code M76.52
Patellar tendinitis, left knee
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M76.52 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of patellar tendinitis, left knee. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M765 is used to code Patellar tendinitis
Patellar tendinitis (patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper's knee), is a relatively common cause of pain in the inferior patellar region in athletes. It is common with frequent jumping and studies have shown it may be associated with stiff ankle movement and ankle sprains.
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 726.64 |
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)
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 M76.52 and a single ICD9 code, 726.64 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M76.5 - Patellar tendinitis