M779 - Inflammation or irritation of tissue where tendons or ligaments attach to bone, location not specified
International Classification of Diseases
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ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) codes are used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in association with hospital care. These codes provide a standardized way to track health conditions and their treatment outcomes.
Detailed Description
Enthesopathy refers to a condition where the tissues that connect tendons or ligaments to bones become inflamed, irritated, or damaged. This code indicates that such a condition is present but the specific location in the body and exact type of enthesopathy has not been specified. Common symptoms may include pain, stiffness, and tenderness at the attachment points of tendons and ligaments to bones.
Additional Information
This is a non-specific code that requires additional documentation to identify the exact location and type of enthesopathy for proper treatment planning
Category
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Medical Specialty
Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Primary Care
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