M76.72

Billable

Peroneal tendinitis, left leg

M76.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Peroneal tendinitis, left leg. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
M00-M99
Parent
M76.7
Edition
FY2026

M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Tendons are flexible bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. They help your muscles move your bones. Tendinitis is the severe swelling of a tendon. Tendinitis usually happens after repeated injury to an area such as the wrist or ankle. It causes pain and soreness around a joint. Some common forms of tendinitis are named after the sports that increase their risk. They include tennis elbow, golfer's elbow,…

Read more about Tendinitis at MedlinePlus ↗

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Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M76.72?
M76.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Peroneal tendinitis, left leg". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
Is M76.72 a billable code?
Yes — M76.72 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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