Iliotibial band syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome
M76.3 is a header (parent) code in the ICD-10-CM hierarchy. It is not billable for claim submission. Use one of the billable child codes listed below.
Billable codes in this category
Each of the codes below is billable. Choose the one that most accurately describes the patient's diagnosis.
Iliotibial band syndrome affecting an unspecified leg — use only when the treating provider has not documented which leg is involved.
Iliotibial band syndrome affecting the right leg, classified under lower limb enthesopathies, characterized by friction-related inflammation where the IT band crosses the lateral femoral epicondyle.
Iliotibial band syndrome of the left leg — a friction-based enthesopathy of the lower limb where the IT band repeatedly rubs against the lateral femoral epicondyle, producing lateral knee or thigh pain.