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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Synovitis

ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Synovitis

M65.862
M67.362

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left knee synovitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Synovitis of the Left Knee
Inflammation of Left Knee Synovium
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Synovitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Synovitis

Use ICD-10 code M65.862 for other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left knee

Billable Code
M65.862
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Chronic synovitis with imaging confirmation.
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of symptoms and imaging findings.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic synovitis of the left knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and chronicity.

Transient synovitis, left knee

Billable Code
M67.362
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Acute onset with resolution within 6 weeks
  • • No trauma or significant underlying condition

Applicable To

  • • Acute synovitis of the left knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute nature and resolution timeline.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M17.12

Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

Use when osteoarthritis is present with synovitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left knee synovitis?

The ICD-10 code for left knee synovitis is M65.862, used for chronic or recurrent synovitis without specific etiology.

How do you code transient synovitis of the left knee?

Transient synovitis of the left knee is coded as M67.362, applicable for acute cases resolving within 6 weeks.

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