2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M77.8Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M70-M79›M77

ICD-10-CM M77.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M77.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Tendon and synovial disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M77.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified
Short Description
Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M77
Other enthesopathies

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM70-M79Other soft tissue disorders
CategoryM77Other enthesopathies
This CodeM77.8Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral enthesopathy of hands
  • Bilateral enthesopathy of wrists
  • Disorder of enthesis of bilateral elbow regions
  • Elbow tendinopathy
  • Enthesitis
  • Enthesopathy of elbow region
  • Enthesopathy of left elbow
  • Enthesopathy of left hand
  • Enthesopathy of left wrist
  • Enthesopathy of right elbow
  • Enthesopathy of right finger
  • Enthesopathy of right hand
  • Enthesopathy of right wrist
  • Enthesopathy of shoulder region
  • Enthesopathy of wrist AND/OR carpus
  • Enthesopathy of wrist and/or hand
  • Peripheral enthesopathy
  • Retropharyngeal tendinitis
  • Tendinitis of extensor tendon of left hand
  • Tendinitis of extensor tendon of right hand
  • Tendinitis of finger of left hand
  • Tendinitis of finger of right hand
  • Tendinitis of flexor tendon of left hand
  • Tendinitis of flexor tendon of right hand

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.

    • Enthesopathy(peripheral)
      • elbow region
    • Enthesopathy(peripheral)
      • foot NEC
    • Enthesopathy(peripheral)
      • forearm
    • Enthesopathy(peripheral)
      • hand
    • Enthesopathy(peripheral)
      • multiple sites
    • Enthesopathy(peripheral)
      • pelvis
    • Enthesopathy(peripheral)
      • specified type NEC
    • Enthesopathy(peripheral)
      • upper arm
    • Enthesopathy(peripheral)
      • wrist and carpus 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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Elbow Tendinopathy

    inflammation (tendinitis) or degeneration (tendinosis) of the tendons of the elbow.

  • Enthesitis

    inflammation at the site of insertion of ligaments, tendons, and other fibrous structures into bone.

  • Enthesitis-Related Arthritis|ERA|ERA|Enthesitis-Related JIA|Enthesitis-Related JIA|Enthesitis-Related Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis|Enthesitis-Related Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

    a category of juvenile idiopathic arthritis associated with arthritis and enthesitis, which may involve the axial skeleton. it is a form of juvenile spondyloarthritis.

  • Epicondylitis

    inflammation of the epicondyles.

  • Lateral Epicondylitis

    inflammation of the lateral epicondyle.

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.

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Convert M77.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
726.8 Periph enthesopathy 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 M77.8Overview

Is M77.8 (Other enthesopathies) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M77.8 group to?

When other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified 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 M77.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classified converts to ICD-9-CM 726.8 (periph enthesopathy 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.