M65.071Billable
Abscess of tendon sheath, right ankle and foot
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- Category
- M65
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category M65
M65Synovitis and tenosynovitisM65.0Abscess of tendon sheathM65.00Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified siteYesM65.01Abscess of tendon sheath, shoulderM65.011Abscess of tendon sheath, right shoulderYesM65.012Abscess of tendon sheath, left shoulderYesM65.019Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified shoulderYesM65.02Abscess of tendon sheath, upper armM65.021Abscess of tendon sheath, right upper armYesM65.022Abscess of tendon sheath, left upper armYesM65.029Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified upper armYesM65.03Abscess of tendon sheath, forearm
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M65.071?
M65.071 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Abscess of tendon sheath, right ankle and foot.
Is M65.071 a billable code?
Yes. M65.071 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is M65.071 in?
M65.071 falls under Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When did M65.071 become effective?
M65.071 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to M65.071?
M65.071 belongs to category M65, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.