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ICD-10-CM Code for Other disorders of synovium and tendon M67

ICD-10 code M67 for Other disorders of synovium and tendon is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Other disorders of synovium and tendon
Excludes1: palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren] (M72.0)
tendinitis NOS (M77.9-)
xanthomatosis localized to tendons (E78.2)
 
M67 Other disorders of synovium and tendon
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Short Achilles tendon (acquired)
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Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified
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Transient synovitis
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Ganglion
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Plica syndrome
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Other specified disorders of synovium and tendon
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Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon

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Arthroscopic Excavation of Parameniscal Cyst
[QUOTE="AlanPechacek, post: 423274, member: 375416"] "Deja-vu" all over again, but with a new twist, a Parameniscal Cyst in addition to the partially torn ACL. I don't know whether the "Op Note" as y... [ Read More ]
96372 Denial from Medicare
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CODING FOR RECURRENCE?
HI EVERYONE, I HAVE A PT THAT CAME IN ASSESSED AS: 2 months status post left wrist ganglion cyst with recurrence I KNOW TO USE THE Z47.89 CODE BUT DO I ALSO USE CODE M67.432 ALONG WITH IT AND IS THI... [ Read More ]
Arthroscopic Excavation of Parameniscal Cyst
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Distal Bicep Tendinitis coding
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Humana is denying my cpt 20610
Denise, first of all, I do not care for Humana. they tend to make it more difficult to get claims paid. But, in this case, I think your problem is either an incorrect CPT or ICD-10. Check the documen... [ Read More ]
Humana is denying my cpt 20610
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