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

ICD-10 code M65.8 for Other synovitis and tenosynovitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Official Long Descriptor

Other synovitis and tenosynovitis

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.-)

 
M65.8 Other synovitis and tenosynovitis
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Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified site
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Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, shoulder
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Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, upper arm
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Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, forearm
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Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, hand
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Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, thigh
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Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, lower leg
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Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, ankle and foot
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Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, other site
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Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, multiple sites

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Trigger Finger procedure
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Physical Therapy Diagnosis Coding
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Ankle Microfracture
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Ankle Microfracture
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Denial for 28308 with diagnosis code M20.42
Yes.... he first billed out this: 28285 - T1 - M20.42 - PAID 28308 - LT - M20.42. M77.52 - DENIED I was denied for "Procedure not compatible with diagnosis". He then changed it to M65.872 and it was ... [ Read More ]
Dx Coding-Infectious Disease-Please
[b]Thank you[/b] No problem, I appreciate you taking the time to research the diagnoses codes. Yes, I did a typo. M86.8X4 B95.62 M65.041 I36.8 B19.20 F11.90 Thank you, have a great weekend!... [ Read More ]
Dx Coding-Infectious Disease-Please
apologies if I sounded harsh but you need to understand how you arrived at your answers and then how I got mine. taking them as you listed them: M86.8xa -- this code does not exist, - was this a typo... [ Read More ]
Dx Coding-Infectious Disease-Please
[b]Codes[/b] Hi mitchellde, I am fairly new to this blog, I did look the codes up and have the answers for comparison. I forgot to list them, so please keep the blog positive. I am not looking for so... [ Read More ]
Looking for some feedback on 64721 + 26145
Hello Everyone, I am struggling with what should be very simple. I am looking for any advice on how to code the following. When is it appropriate to bill 26145 & 64721 together and when it isn't. He... [ Read More ]
Looking for some feedback on 64721 + 26145
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