M76.81
Non-billableAnterior tibial syndrome
Anterior tibial syndrome
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •bursitis due to use, overuse and pressureM70
- •enthesopathies of ankle and footM77.5
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(16)
UMLS
- Anterior Compartment SyndromeC0003152
- Anterior Compartment SyndromesC0003152
- Anterior Tibial SyndromeC0003152
- Anterior Tibial SyndromesC0003152
- Anterior tibial syndromeC0003152
- Compartment Syndrome, AnteriorC0003152
- Compartment Syndromes, AnteriorC0003152
- Syndrome, Anterior CompartmentC0003152
- Syndrome, Anterior TibialC0003152
- Syndromes, Anterior CompartmentC0003152
- Syndromes, Anterior TibialC0003152
- Tibial Syndrome, AnteriorC0003152
- Tibial Syndromes, AnteriorC0003152
- anterior compartment syndromeC0003152
- anterior tibial syndromeC0003152
- compartment syndrome anteriorC0003152
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for anterior tibial syndrome?
The ICD-10-CM code for anterior tibial syndrome is M76.81. The full clinical description is "Anterior tibial syndrome". M76.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M76.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M76.81 represents “Anterior tibial syndrome”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M76.81 a billable code?
No, M76.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M76.81.
What chapter is M76.81 in?
M76.81 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What are the subcategories under M76.81?
M76.81 has 3 child codes, including: M76.811 (Anterior tibial syndrome, right leg), M76.812 (Anterior tibial syndrome, left leg), M76.819 (Anterior tibial syndrome, unspecified leg).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M76.81?
M76.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0003152. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M76.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like anterior tibial syndrome affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M76.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M76.81 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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