ICD-10-CM M65.079: Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified ankle and foot

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M65.079

Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified ankle and foot

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About ICD-10-CM Code M65.079 (Abscess of tendon sheath)

ICD-10-CM code M65.079 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M65.079 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M65.079 - Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified ankle and foot. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Abscess of tendon sheath related to unspecified ankle and foot.