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ICD-10-CM Code M65.879
Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified ankle and foot

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| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016

M65.879 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified ankle and foot. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.


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

MS-DRG Mapping

  • DRG Group #557-558 - Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis with MCC.
  • DRG Group #557-558 - Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis without MCC.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

Tenosynovitis of foot and ankle (approximate match)

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 M65.879 and a single ICD9 code, 727.06 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.


Parent Code: M65.87 - Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, ankle and foot

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