icd 10 code for right foot ganglion cyst

by Ms. Lois Ritchie DDS 7 min read

Ganglion, right ankle and foot
M67. 471 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is a ganglion?

Ganglion cysts are lumps that most commonly develop in the wrist. They're typically round or oval and are filled with a jelly-like fluid. Ganglion cysts are noncancerous lumps that most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of your wrists or hands. They also may occur in the ankles and feet.Dec 30, 2020

How do you get ganglion cyst?

The cause of ganglion cysts is not known. One theory suggests that trauma causes the tissue of the joint to break down, forming small cysts that then join into a larger, more obvious mass. The most likely theory involves a flaw in the joint capsule or tendon sheath that allows the joint tissue to bulge out.Aug 24, 2020

What is the ICD-10 code for right foot pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in right foot (M79. 671)

What is the ICD-10 code for left wrist cyst?

M71.332ICD-10 code M71. 332 for Other bursal cyst, left wrist is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

What is ganglion cyst on foot?

Ganglion cysts are a type of fluid-filled sac you can get on your foot or ankle, as well as other joints throughout your body. They occur when your ligaments and joints secrete fluid. You can get a ganglion cyst on the top or bottom of your foot, and the cysts can vary in size from small to large.

What causes ganglion cyst on foot?

Doctors are unsure what causes ganglion cysts to occur. Some experts believe that the cysts are the result of some kind of trauma to the soft tissue and that the ganglion cyst is actually a collection of several smaller cysts. Others suspect that a flaw in a joint allows connective tissue to bulge, creating the cyst.

What is the ICD-10 code for right foot swelling?

Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R22. 41 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the diagnosis code for foot pain?

ICD-10-CM Code for Pain in foot and toes M79. 67.

What is G89 29 diagnosis?

ICD-10 | Other chronic pain (G89. 29)

What is the ICD-10 code for ganglion cyst?

M67. 40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for right hand pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in right hand (M79. 641)

What is the ICD-10 code for left wrist pain?

ICD-10 | Pain in left wrist (M25. 532)

The ICD code M674 is used to code Ganglion cyst

A ganglion cyst, or a synovial cyst, also known as Gideon's Disease, a Bible Cyst, or a Bible Bump, is a non-neoplastic soft tissue lump that may occur in any joint, but most often occurs on, around, or near joints and tendons in the hands or feet. These cysts are caused by leakage of fluid from the joint into the surrounding tissue.

Equivalent ICD-9 Codes GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M67.471 and a single ICD9 code, 727.42 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Convert M67.471 to ICD-9 Code

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code M67.471 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Information for Patients

Your connective tissue supports many different parts of your body, such as your skin, eyes, and heart. It is like a "cellular glue" that gives your body parts their shape and helps keep them strong. It also helps some of your tissues do their work. It is made of many kinds of proteins. Cartilage and fat are types of connective tissue.

The ICD code M674 is used to code Ganglion cyst

A ganglion cyst, or a synovial cyst, also known as Gideon's Disease, a Bible Cyst, or a Bible Bump, is a non-neoplastic soft tissue lump that may occur in any joint, but most often occurs on, around, or near joints and tendons in the hands or feet. These cysts are caused by leakage of fluid from the joint into the surrounding tissue.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M67.47 - Ganglion, ankle and foot'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M67.47. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

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