ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Tennis elbow: M77.10
The closest CDC title for "Tennis elbow" is M77.10, Lateral epicondylitis, unspecified elbow. M77.10 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under M77, then other CDC titles that name lateral epicondylitis, unspecified elbow
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- M77Other enthesopathiesHeader
- M77.0Medial epicondylitisHeader
- M77.00Medial epicondylitis, unspecified elbowBillable
- M77.01Medial epicondylitis, right elbowBillable
- M77.02Medial epicondylitis, left elbowBillable
- M77.1Lateral epicondylitisHeader
- M77.10Lateral epicondylitis, unspecified elbowBillable
- M77.11Lateral epicondylitis, right elbowBillable
- M77.12Lateral epicondylitis, left elbowBillable
- M77.2Periarthritis of wristHeader
- M77.20Periarthritis, unspecified wristBillable
- M77.21Periarthritis, right wristBillable
- M77.22Periarthritis, left wristBillable
- M77.3Calcaneal spurHeader
- M77.30Calcaneal spur, unspecified footBillable
- M77.31Calcaneal spur, right footBillable
- M77.32Calcaneal spur, left footBillable
- M77.4MetatarsalgiaHeader
- M77.40Metatarsalgia, unspecified footBillable
- M77.41Metatarsalgia, right footBillable
- M77.42Metatarsalgia, left footBillable
- M77.5Other enthesopathy of foot and ankleHeader
- M77.50Other enthesopathy of unspecified foot and ankleBillable
- M77.51Other enthesopathy of right foot and ankleBillable
- M77.52Other enthesopathy of left foot and ankleBillable
- M77.8Other enthesopathies, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- M77.9Enthesopathy, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From M77. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From M77. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- M77.10 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category M77Every code under it
- Chapter 13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Tennis elbow?
The closest CDC title for "Tennis elbow" is M77.10, Lateral epicondylitis, unspecified elbow. M77.10 is a billable code.
Is M77.10 billable?
Yes. M77.10 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to M77.10?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together), 3 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for M77.10 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is M77.10 in?
Chapter 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.