M66.28: Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons Other
You have a torn tendon in your head, neck or upper body.
Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones. Some tendons belong to muscles that extend a joint. These tendons are called extensor tendons. Some tendons belong to muscles that flex a joint. These tendons are called flexor tendons.
You have torn extensor tendons.
Your tendons have torn while making normal movements and without any major force being exerted. Tendons can tear fully or partially. This can occur when tendons are already damaged so that they are not as firm as usual.
When tendons tear it can be painful. The affected area can swell up. It may also no longer be possible to move the affected part of the body as well as normal.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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