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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for anterior tibial syndrome enthesopathy

M76.81

Anterior tibial syndrome

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Enthesopathy (peripheral) › anterior tibial syndrome”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding anterior tibial syndrome enthesopathy

The ICD-10-CM code for anterior tibial syndrome enthesopathy is M76.81 (Anterior tibial syndrome).

Within M76.8 (other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot), M76.81 is specifically for anterior tibial syndrome. Related codes cover posterior tibial tendinitis (M76.82) and other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot (M76.89).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M76.811 (right leg), M76.812 (left leg) and M76.819 (unspecified leg).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about anterior tibial syndrome enthesopathy ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for anterior tibial syndrome enthesopathy?

M76.81 — Anterior tibial syndrome (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M76.81 billable?

No. M76.81 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.