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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Wrist Tendonitis

ICD-10 Coding for Right Wrist Tendonitis

M65.841
M65.4

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for right wrist tendonitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Right Wrist Tenosynovitis
Right Wrist Synovitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Wrist Tendonitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Wrist Tendonitis

Use ICD-10 code M65.841 for other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right wrist, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right wrist

Billable Code
M65.841
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed inflammation of right wrist tendons via imaging.
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'right wrist tenosynovitis' in medical records.

Applicable To

  • • Right wrist tenosynovitis
  • • Right wrist synovitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'right wrist' and confirms tenosynovitis.

Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

Billable Code
M65.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive Finkelstein test
  • • Pain on the radial side of the wrist

Applicable To

  • • De Quervain's tenosynovitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports de Quervain's diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.531

Pain in right wrist

Use to document associated pain symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right wrist tendonitis?

The ICD-10 code for right wrist tendonitis is M65.841, which specifies synovitis and tenosynovitis of the right wrist.

How do you document right wrist tendonitis?

Document right wrist tendonitis by specifying laterality, confirming with imaging, and detailing symptoms and physical exam findings.

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