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M66 — Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon
Part of Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue , block Disorders of synovium and tendon (M65-M67) .
Official Notes
Includes
rupture that occurs when a normal force is applied to tissues that are inferred to have less than normal strength
Excludes2
rotator cuff syndrome ( M75.1- )
Excludes2
rupture where an abnormal force is applied to normal tissue - see injury of tendon by body region
Child Codes
- M66.0 Rupture of popliteal cyst Billable
- M66.1 Rupture of synovium Has subcodes
- M66.2 Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons Has subcodes
- M66.3 Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons Has subcodes
- M66.8 Spontaneous rupture of other tendons Has subcodes
- M66.9 Spontaneous rupture of unspecified tendon Billable
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite M66.
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