M65.0 Abscess of tendon sheath

Non-billable header with 9 child codes.

Use additional code

• code (B95-B96) to identify bacterial agent.

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 M65.0

• M65.00 Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified site
• M65.01 Abscess of tendon sheath, shoulder
• M65.02 Abscess of tendon sheath, upper arm
• M65.03 Abscess of tendon sheath, forearm
• M65.04 Abscess of tendon sheath, hand
• M65.05 Abscess of tendon sheath, thigh
• M65.06 Abscess of tendon sheath, lower leg
• M65.07 Abscess of tendon sheath, ankle and foot
• M65.08 Abscess of tendon sheath, other site

Nearby codes

• M65 Synovitis and tenosynovitis
• M65.0 Abscess of tendon sheath (this code)
• 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
• M65.019 Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified shoulder