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M66 Non-Billable Code

Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon

Chapter Classification

Chapter 13 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

Section Detail

M65-M67 Disorders of synovium and tendon (M65-M67)

Coding Guidelines & 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-)
  • rupture where an abnormal force is applied to normal tissue - see injury of tendon by body region

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • M66.0 - Rupture of popliteal cyst Billable
  • M66.1 - Rupture of synovium
  • M66.2 - Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons
  • M66.3 - Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons
  • M66.8 - Spontaneous rupture of other tendons
  • M66.9 - Spontaneous rupture of unspecified tendon Billable

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