Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M67.972 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left ankle and foot. This code falls under the section "Disorders of synovium and tendon" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M67.972 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M67.972 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M67.972 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left ankle and foot". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M67.972 is M67.97 ("Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, ankle and foot"). M67.972 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M67.972 is located in Section M65-M67 — "Disorders of synovium and tendon" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M67.972 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left ankle and foot" 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 Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left ankle and foot is M67.972.
Yes, M67.972 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M67.972 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M67.972 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.