2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M76Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M76

ICD-10-CM M76
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

M76 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as M76.00, M76.01, M76.02, and M76.10.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M76
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot
Short Description
Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
M70-M79
Other soft tissue disorders

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM70-M79Other soft tissue disorders
CategoryM76Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot
This CodeM76Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot

Specific Coding for Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding footOverview

Non-specific codes like M76 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • M76.0 for Gluteal tendinitis

  • Use M76.00 for Gluteal tendinitis, unspecified hip

  • Use M76.01 for Gluteal tendinitis, right hip

  • Use M76.02 for Gluteal tendinitis, left hip

  • M76.1 for Psoas tendinitis

  • Use M76.10 for Psoas tendinitis, unspecified hip

  • Use M76.11 for Psoas tendinitis, right hip

  • Use M76.12 for Psoas tendinitis, left hip

  • M76.2 for Iliac crest spur

  • Use M76.20 for Iliac crest spur, unspecified hip

  • Use M76.21 for Iliac crest spur, right hip

  • Use M76.22 for Iliac crest spur, left hip

  • M76.3 for Iliotibial band syndrome

  • Use M76.30 for Iliotibial band syndrome, unspecified leg

  • Use M76.31 for Iliotibial band syndrome, right leg

  • Use M76.32 for Iliotibial band syndrome, left leg

  • M76.4 for Tibial collateral bursitis [Pellegrini-Stieda]

  • Use M76.40 for Tibial collateral bursitis [Pellegrini-Stieda], unspecified leg

  • Use M76.41 for Tibial collateral bursitis [Pellegrini-Stieda], right leg

  • Use M76.42 for Tibial collateral bursitis [Pellegrini-Stieda], left leg

  • M76.5 for Patellar tendinitis

  • Use M76.50 for Patellar tendinitis, unspecified knee

  • Use M76.51 for Patellar tendinitis, right knee

  • Use M76.52 for Patellar tendinitis, left knee

  • M76.6 for Achilles tendinitis

  • Use M76.60 for Achilles tendinitis, unspecified leg

  • Use M76.61 for Achilles tendinitis, right leg

  • Use M76.62 for Achilles tendinitis, left leg

  • M76.7 for Peroneal tendinitis

  • Use M76.70 for Peroneal tendinitis, unspecified leg

  • Use M76.71 for Peroneal tendinitis, right leg

  • Use M76.72 for Peroneal tendinitis, left leg

  • M76.8 for Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot

  • M76.81 for Anterior tibial syndrome

  • M76.82 for Posterior tibial tendinitis

  • M76.89 for Other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot

  • Use M76.9 for Unspecified enthesopathy, lower limb, excluding foot

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M76: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 13. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On M76 itself
  • bursitis due to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)
  • enthesopathies of ankle and foot (M77.5-)
From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • arthropathic psoriasis (L40.5-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • compartment syndrome (traumatic) (T79.A-)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 13 (M00-M99) Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue applies to 6,687 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name M76, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming M76: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • M71 Other bursopathies
    enthesopathies (M76-M77)
  • M65.2 Calcific tendinitis
    tendinitis as classified in M75-M77 names M75-M77, which includes this code

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming M76: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • M70 Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
    enthesopathies (M76-M77)

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Enthesopathy

    a disorder occurring at the site of insertion of tendons or ligaments into bones or joint capsules.

Patient EducationClinical

Connective Tissue Disorders

Your connective tissue supports many different parts of your body, such as your skin, eyes, and heart. It is like a "cellular glue" that gives your body parts their shape and helps keep them strong. It also helps some of your tissues do their work. It is made of many kinds of proteins. Cartilage and fat are types of connective tissue.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About M76Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot?

M76 is the ICD-10-CM category for enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is M76 (Enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot need a more specific code from this category, such as M76.00, M76.01, and M76.02.