2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M67.969Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified lower leg

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M65-M67›M67

ICD-10-CM M67.969
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M67.969 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified lower leg. 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 achilles degeneration. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Tendon and synovial disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M67.969
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified lower leg
Short Description
Unsp disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified lower leg
Parent Code
M67.96
Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, lower leg

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM65-M67Disorders of synovium and tendon
CategoryM67Other disorders of synovium and tendon
This CodeM67.969Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified lower leg

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Achilles degeneration
  • Disorder of Achilles tendon
  • Disorder of posterior tibial muscle tendon
  • Disorder of tibialis anterior tendon
  • Dysfunction of posterior tibial tendon
  • Non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy
  • Tendinopathy of peroneal tendon

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

Leg Injuries and Disorders

Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling, or having an accident can damage your legs. Common leg injuries include sprains and strains, joint dislocations, and fractures (broken bones).

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Convert M67.969 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
727.9 Synov/tend/bursa dis NOS
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 M67.969Overview

Is M67.969 (Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, lower leg) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified lower leg on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M67.969 group to?

When unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified lower leg 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 M67.969?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified lower leg converts to ICD-9-CM 727.9 (synov/tend/bursa dis NOS). 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.