Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M67.00

Short Achilles tendon (acquired), unspecified ankle

ICD-10-CM Code:: M67.00
ICD-10 Code for:: Short Achilles tendon (acquired), unspecified ankle
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: ^[1]: Not chronic
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Clinical Classification
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
Diagnostic Related Groups Mapping
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Patient Education
Other Codes Used Similar Conditions
Code History

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)

M67.00 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of short achilles tendon (acquired), unspecified 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.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like M67.00 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

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

Acquired short Achilles tendon
Contracture of Achilles tendon
Contracture of right Achilles tendon
Short Achilles tendon
Tendon contracture
Tendon contracture

Clinical Classification

Clinical Category is Tendon and synovial disorders
CCSR Category Code: MUS009
Inpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Outpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.

M67.00 is grouped with Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping

Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a classification system used to group together diagnosis codes for the purpose of reimbursement and healthcare management. DRGs are used to standardize the way hospitals and other providers are paid for inpatient services. In this system patients are grouped together based on their principal diagnosis in areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). Once a patient is assigned a particular diagnostic category, providers receive a predetermined payment rate for the services rendered. This reimbursement rate is often fixed and is meant to cover the cost of care for that patient. Reimbursement is also affected by the relative weight of a diagnostic related group based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Diagnostic related groups encourage healthcare providers to focus on quality and efficiency in patient care while managing costs effectively. The diagnosis code is present in the following groups for version MS-DRG V41.0 applicable from 10/01/2023 through 09/30/2024.

MS-DRG	MS-DRG Title	MCD	Relative Weight
557	TENDONITIS, MYOSITIS AND BURSITIS WITH MCC	08	1.5568
558	TENDONITIS, MYOSITIS AND BURSITIS WITHOUT MCC	08	0.8784

The relative weight of a diagnostic related group determines the reimbursement rate based on the severity of a patient's illness and the associated cost of care during hospitalization.

Convert M67.00 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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Other ICD-10-CM Codes Commonly Used for Similar Conditions

Filter related codes list:

M67 Other disorders of synovium and tendon.
M67.0 Short Achilles tendon (acquired).
M67.01 Short Achilles tendon (acquired), right ankle.
M67.02 Short Achilles tendon (acquired), left ankle.
M67.2 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified.
M67.20 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site.
M67.21 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, shoulder.
M67.211 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right shoulder.
M67.212 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, left shoulder.
M67.219 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified shoulder.
M67.22 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, upper arm.
M67.221 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right upper arm.
M67.222 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, left upper arm.
M67.229 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified upper arm.
M67.23 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, forearm.
M67.231 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right forearm.
M67.232 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, left forearm.
M67.239 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified forearm.
M67.24 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, hand.
M67.241 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right hand.
M67.242 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, left hand.
M67.249 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified hand.
M67.25 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, thigh.
M67.251 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right thigh.
M67.252 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, left thigh.
M67.259 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified thigh.
M67.26 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, lower leg.
M67.261 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right lower leg.
M67.262 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, left lower leg.
M67.269 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified lower leg.
M67.27 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot.
M67.271 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right ankle and foot.
M67.272 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot.
M67.279 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified ankle and foot.
M67.28 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, other site.
M67.29 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites.
M67.3 Transient synovitis.
M67.30 Transient synovitis, unspecified site.
M67.31 Transient synovitis, shoulder.
M67.311 Transient synovitis, right shoulder.
M67.312 Transient synovitis, left shoulder.
M67.319 Transient synovitis, unspecified shoulder.
M67.32 Transient synovitis, elbow.
M67.321 Transient synovitis, right elbow.
M67.322 Transient synovitis, left elbow.
M67.329 Transient synovitis, unspecified elbow.
M67.33 Transient synovitis, wrist.
M67.331 Transient synovitis, right wrist.
M67.332 Transient synovitis, left wrist.
M67.339 Transient synovitis, unspecified wrist.
M67.34 Transient synovitis, hand.

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.