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ICD-10-CM Code M65.8
Other synovitis and tenosynovitis

NON-BILLABLE
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-10 from 2011 - 2016

ICD Code M65.8 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the ten child codes of M65.8 that describes the diagnosis 'other synovitis and tenosynovitis' in more detail.


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
Source: Wikipedia

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ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M65.8 - Other synovitis and tenosynovitis'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M65.8. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.


Parent Code: M65 - Synovitis and tenosynovitis

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