ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
726.71 — Achilles bursitis or tendinitis
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 726.71
726.71 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for achilles bursitis or tendinitis. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, M76.60 (Achilles tendinitis, unspecified leg). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- M76.60Achilles tendinitis, unspecified legapproximate
Common questions about 726.71
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 726.71?
- The GEMs map 726.71 to ICD-10-CM M76.60.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.