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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tenosynovitis

ICD-10 Coding for Tenosynovitis

M65.4
M65.81

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

Also Known as:
Tendon sheath inflammation
De Quervain's syndrome
Radial styloid tenosynovitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tenosynovitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tenosynovitis

Use ICD-10 code M65.4 for radial styloid tenosynovitis [de quervain], ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Radial styloid tenosynovitis [De Quervain]

Billable Code
M65.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of radial wrist pain and positive Finkelstein test

Applicable To

  • • De Quervain's tenosynovitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented when applicable.

Other specified synovitis and tenosynovitis

Non-Billable
M65.81
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Non-De Quervain's tenosynovitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure specific tendon involvement is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M65.841

Left wrist synovitis and tenosynovitis

Use when specifying laterality for left wrist involvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for De Quervain's tenosynovitis?

The ICD-10 code for De Quervain's tenosynovitis is M65.4, which specifies radial styloid tenosynovitis.

How do you code tenosynovitis with laterality?

Use codes like M65.841 for left wrist tenosynovitis to specify laterality in ICD-10 coding.

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