ICD-10-CM Code M65.05
Abscess of tendon sheath, thigh
NON-BILLABLE
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ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016
Non-Billable Code
Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail.ICD Code M65.05 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the three child codes of M65.05 that describes the diagnosis 'abscess of tendon sheath, thigh' in more detail.
- M65.05 Abscess of tendon sheath, thigh NON-BILLABLE
The ICD code M65 is used to code Synovitis
Synovitis is the medical term for inflammation of the synovial membrane. This membrane lines joints which possess cavities, known as synovial joints. The condition is usually painful, particularly when the joint is moved. The joint usually swells due to synovial fluid collection.
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
| MeSH Codes: | D013585, , , , , |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 727.0, 725, 726, 727, 728, 729 |
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Abscess of tendon of thigh (disorder)
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Possible requirement for causative agent code
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M65.05 - Abscess of tendon sheath, thigh'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M65.05. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Parent Code: M65.0 - Abscess of tendon sheath