M66.9
Billable codeSpontaneous rupture of unspecified tendon
The ICD-10 code for spontaneous rupture of unspecified tendon is M66.9.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Rupture at musculotendinous junction, nontraumatic
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This code describes an unspecified presentation. If the medical record documents a more specific detail (e.g. laterality, type, or affected site), a more specific sibling code should be used instead — see Related codes below.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- M66.0Rupture of popliteal cyst
- M66.1Rupture of synoviumnon-billable header
- M66.2Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendonsnon-billable header
- M66.3Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendonsnon-billable header
- M66.8Spontaneous rupture of other tendonsnon-billable header
- M66.9Spontaneous rupture of unspecified tendon
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 72760Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
M66.9 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.