Why ICD-10 codes are important
Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified site. M67. 90 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M67.
M67. 833 - Other specified disorders of tendon, right wrist | ICD-10-CM.
M67. 834 - Other specified disorders of tendon, left wrist | ICD-10-CM.
M65. 841 - Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right hand. ICD-10-CM.
Tendinopathy is usually a type of overuse injury, where the tendon is repeatedly strained until tiny tears form. It commonly affects the shoulder, wrist, knee, shin and heel. Most cases of tendinopathy will settle naturally.
D (subsequent encounter) describes any encounter after the active phase of treatment, when the patient is receiving routine care for the injury during the period of healing or recovery. S (sequela) indicates a complication or condition that arises as a direct result of an injury.
Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified hand M65. 849 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M65. 849 became effective on October 1, 2021.
M25. 539 - Pain in unspecified wrist. ICD-10-CM.
Synovitis is a common condition meaning inflammation of the synovial lining of a joint or tendon sheath (the tunnel the tendon runs through). Tendon sheath synovitis is referred to as tenosynovitis. It is a generalised response of that particular tissue (the synovial lining) to a local problem e.g. injury or infection.
ICD-10 Code for Synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified- M65. 9- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10 code: M65. 9 Synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified.
Synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified M65. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M65. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.