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ICD-10-CM Code for Other infective (teno)synovitis, knee M65.16

ICD-10 code M65.16 for Other infective (teno)synovitis, knee is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Official Long Descriptor

Other infective (teno)synovitis, knee

M65

Excludes1: chronic crepitant synovitis of hand and wrist (M70.0-)
current injury - see injury of ligament or tendon by body region
soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)

 
M65.16 Other infective (teno)synovitis, knee
Child Code
Other infective (teno)synovitis, right knee
Child Code
Other infective (teno)synovitis, left knee
Child Code
Other infective (teno)synovitis, unspecified knee

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