ICD-10-CM Code M65.9
Synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M65.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified. 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 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #557-558 - Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis with MCC.
- DRG Group #557-558 - Tendonitis, myositis and bursitis without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Shoulder synovitis (disorder)
- Extensor hallucis longus tenosynovitis (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M65.9 - Synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 727.00 was previously used, M65.9 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: M65 - Synovitis and tenosynovitis