2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M66.88Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, other sites

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M65-M67›M66

ICD-10-CM M66.88
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M66.88 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for spontaneous rupture of other tendons, other sites. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 557 through 558. Coders also document this condition as non-traumatic rupture of patellar tendon. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Tendon and synovial disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M66.88
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, other sites
Short Description
Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, other sites
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M66.8
Spontaneous rupture of other tendons

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM65-M67Disorders of synovium and tendon
CategoryM66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon
This CodeM66.88Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, other sites

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Non-traumatic rupture of patellar tendon
  • Nontraumatic rupture of quadriceps tendon
  • Rupture of patellar tendon

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Rupture, ruptured
      • tendon (traumatic)
        • nontraumatic (spontaneous)
          • specified
            • site NEC

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS009
Tendon and synovial disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Sprains and Strains

A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.

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Convert M66.88 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
727.69 Nontraum tendon rupt NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M66.88Overview

Is M66.88 (Spontaneous rupture of other tendons) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report spontaneous rupture of other tendons, other sites on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M66.88 group to?

When spontaneous rupture of other tendons, other sites is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 557, 558, with relative weights from 0.8932 to 1.4869 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M66.88?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, spontaneous rupture of other tendons, other sites converts to ICD-9-CM 727.69 (nontraum tendon rupt NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.