M66
Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon
Non-billableCategory
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- rupture that occurs when a normal force is applied to tissues that are inferred to have less than normal strength
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- rotator cuff syndrome (M75.1-)
- rupture where an abnormal force is applied to normal tissue - see injury of tendon by body region
