Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M65.072 is the diagnosis code for Abscess of tendon sheath, 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 M65.072 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M65.072 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M65.072 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Abscess of tendon sheath, 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 M65.072 is M65.07 ("Abscess of tendon sheath, ankle and foot"). M65.072 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M65.072 is located in Section M65-M67 — "Disorders of synovium and tendon" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M65.072 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Abscess of tendon sheath, 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 Abscess of tendon sheath, left ankle and foot is M65.072.
Yes, M65.072 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M65.072 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M65.072 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.