Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M66 is the diagnosis code for Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon. This code falls under the section "Disorders of synovium and tendon" within Chapter 13 â Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in M66. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where M66 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, M66 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
M66 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
M66 is located in Section M65-M67 â "Disorders of synovium and tendon" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
M66 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M66.0, M66.1, M66.2, M66.3, M66.8 and more.
Use M66 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon is M66.
No, M66 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
M66 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M66 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.