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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for tendon short

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Short, shortening, shortness › tendon”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding tendon short

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for tendon short; the code depends on the details below.

More specific tendon short codes (official index)

  • with contracture of joint
  • Achilles (acquired) M67.0 — Short Achilles tendon (acquired)
  • congenital Q66.89 — Other specified congenital deformities of feet
  • congenital Q79.8 — Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system

Common questions about tendon short ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for achilles tendon short?

M67.0 — Short Achilles tendon (acquired) (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for congenital tendon short?

Q79.8 — Other congenital malformations of musculoskeletal system.