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ICD-10-CM Code for Posterior tibial tendinitis, left leg M76.822

ICD-10 code M76.822 for Posterior tibial tendinitis, left leg is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Posterior tibial tendinitis, left leg

M76

Excludes2: bursitis due to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)
enthesopathies of ankle and foot (M77.5-)

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