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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for peroneal tendinitis

M76.7

Peroneal tendinitis

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Tendinitis, tendonitis › peroneal”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding peroneal tendinitis

The ICD-10-CM code for peroneal tendinitis is M76.7 (Peroneal tendinitis).

Within M76 (enthesopathies, lower limb, excluding foot), M76.7 is specifically for peroneal tendinitis. Related codes cover Gluteal tendinitis (M76.0), Psoas tendinitis (M76.1), iliac crest spur (M76.2), Iliotibial band syndrome (M76.3), tibial collateral bursitis [Pellegrini-Stieda] (M76.4), patellar tendinitis (M76.5), achilles tendinitis (M76.6), other specified enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot (M76.8) and 1 more.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M76.70 (unspecified leg), M76.71 (right leg) and M76.72 (left 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 peroneal tendinitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for peroneal tendinitis?

M76.7 — Peroneal tendinitis (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M76.7 billable?

No. M76.7 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.