M67.00 Short Achilles tendon (acquired), unspecified ankle

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from M67 Other disorders of synovium and tendon

Excludes1 (never code together)

• palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren] (M72.0)
• tendinitis NOS (M77.9-)
• xanthomatosis localized to tendons (E78.2)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 557-558 in MDC 08.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 727.81 Contracture of tendon (sheath) (approximate)

Nearby codes

• M67 Other disorders of synovium and tendon
• M67.0 Short Achilles tendon (acquired)
• M67.00 Short Achilles tendon (acquired), unspecified ankle (this code)
• M67.01 Short Achilles tendon (acquired), right ankle
• M67.02 Short Achilles tendon (acquired), left ankle
• M67.2 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified
• M67.20 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site
• M67.21 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, shoulder