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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist

ICD-10 Coding for Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist

M67.431
M67.432
M67.439

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for ganglion cyst of the wrist includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Wrist Ganglion
Synovial Cyst of the Wrist
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist

Use ICD-10 code M67.431 for ganglion, right wrist, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ganglion, right wrist

Billable Code
M67.431
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of a cyst on the right wrist confirmed by imaging

Applicable To

  • • Ganglion cyst of the right wrist

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Ganglion, left wrist

Billable Code
M67.432
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Ganglion cyst of the left wrist

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

    Ganglion, unspecified wrist

    Billable Code
    M67.439
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Applicable To

      • • Ganglion cyst of the wrist, unspecified

      Important Notes

      • • Document efforts to determine laterality to justify use of unspecified code.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      20612

      Aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s)

      Use when aspiration of the cyst is performed.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for a ganglion cyst on the wrist?

      The ICD-10 code for a ganglion cyst on the right wrist is M67.431, and for the left wrist, it is M67.432.

      How do you document a ganglion cyst excision?

      Document the size, location, laterality, and procedure details, including imaging confirmation and complete capsular removal.

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