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ICD-10-CM Code for Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot M67.27

ICD-10 code M67.27 for Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Official Long Descriptor

Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot

M67.2

Excludes1: villonodular synovitis (pigmented) (M12.2-)

M67

Excludes1: palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren] (M72.0)
tendinitis NOS (M77.9-)
xanthomatosis localized to tendons (E78.2)

 
M67.27 Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, ankle and foot
Child Code
Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right ankle and foot
Child Code
Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, left ankle and foot
Child Code
Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified ankle and foot

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