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ICD-10-CM Code for Transient synovitis M67.3

ICD-10 code M67.3 for Transient synovitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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Official Long Descriptor

Transient synovitis
Toxic synovitis
Excludes1: palindromic rheumatism (M12.3-)

M67

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

 
M67.3 Transient synovitis
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Transient synovitis, unspecified site
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Transient synovitis, shoulder
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Transient synovitis, elbow
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Transient synovitis, wrist
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Transient synovitis, hand
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Transient synovitis, hip
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Transient synovitis, knee
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Transient synovitis, ankle and foot
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Transient synovitis, other site
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Transient synovitis, multiple sites

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Can you code 25111, excision of ganglion cyst, more than once?
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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 ]
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I keep getting a denial for CPT code 96372. Code M67: Missing/incomplete other procedure code(s). The patient comes into the office for Abilify injection. He brings his own medicine with him so ... [ Read More ]
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
M67.811 is from the Code Set M67: "Other" Disorders of the Synovium and Tendon. "Other" usually seems to mean "none of the above" and therefore is very nonspecific as a diagnosis code. M67.811 rever... [ Read More ]
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