ICD-10-CM M76.5: Patellar tendinitis

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About ICD-10-CM Code M76.5 (Patellar tendinitis)

ICD-10-CM code M76.5 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 M76.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M76.5 - Patellar tendinitis. 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 Patellar tendinitis.