M65 Synovitis and tenosynovitis

Non-billable header with 7 child codes.

Excludes1 (never code together)

• chronic crepitant synovitis of hand and wrist (M70.0-)
• current injury - see injury of ligament or tendon by body region
• soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)

Applies from M65 Synovitis and tenosynovitis

Excludes1 (never code together)

• chronic crepitant synovitis of hand and wrist (M70.0-)
• current injury - see injury of ligament or tendon by body region
• soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)

Codes under M65

• M65.0 Abscess of tendon sheath
• M65.1 Other infective (teno)synovitis
• M65.2 Calcific tendinitis
• M65.3 Trigger finger
• M65.4 Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]
• M65.8 Other synovitis and tenosynovitis
• M65.9 Synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified

Nearby codes

• M65 Synovitis and tenosynovitis (this code)
• M65.0 Abscess of tendon sheath
• M65.00 Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified site
• M65.01 Abscess of tendon sheath, shoulder
• M65.011 Abscess of tendon sheath, right shoulder
• M65.012 Abscess of tendon sheath, left shoulder