2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M67.01

Short Achilles tendon (acquired), right ankle

ICD-10-CM Code:
M67.01
ICD-10 Code for:
Short Achilles tendon (acquired), right ankle
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
    (M00–M99)
    • Disorders of synovium and tendon
      (M65-M67)
      • Other disorders of synovium and tendon
        (M67)

M67.01 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of short achilles tendon (acquired), right ankle. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Acquired deformity of left lower leg
  • Acquired deformity of right lower leg
  • Acquired deformity of right lower leg
  • Acquired short Achilles tendon
  • Acquired short Achilles tendon
  • Acquired short left Achilles tendon
  • Acquired short right Achilles tendon
  • Acquired short right Achilles tendon
  • Bilateral acquired deformity of lower legs
  • Bilateral short Achilles tendon
  • Contracture of Achilles tendon
  • Contracture of bilateral Achilles tendons
  • Contracture of left Achilles tendon
  • Contracture of right Achilles tendon
  • Tendon contracture

Clinical Classification

Convert M67.01 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 727.81 - Contracture of tendon
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Patient Education


Heel Injuries and Disorders

Heel problems are common and can be painful. Often, they result from too much stress on your heel bone and the tissues that surround it. That stress can come from:

  • Injuries
  • Bruises that you get walking, running or jumping
  • Wearing shoes that don't fit or aren't made well
  • Being overweight

These can lead to tendinitis, bursitis, and fasciitis, which are all types of inflammation of the tissues that surround your heel. Over time the stress can cause bone spurs and deformities. Certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout, can also lead to heel problems. Treatments for heel problems might include rest, medicines, exercises, taping, and special shoes. Surgery is rarely needed.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.