M12.249

Billable

Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unspecified hand

Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unspecified hand

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

M05-M14

Parent Code

M12.24

Coding Notes

Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(27)

Clinical Terms

  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of distal interphalangeal joint of finger
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of proximal interphalangeal joint of finger
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of proximal interphalangeal joint of finger
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of proximal interphalangeal joint of finger
  • Mass of joint of hand
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of metacarpophalangeal joint
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of hand
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of metacarpophalangeal joint
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of metacarpophalangeal joint
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of distal interphalangeal joint of finger
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of hand
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of hand
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of distal interphalangeal joint of finger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unspecified hand?

The ICD-10-CM code for villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unspecified hand is M12.249. The full clinical description is "Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unspecified hand". M12.249 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code M12.249 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M12.249 represents “Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unspecified hand”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is M12.249 a billable code?

Yes, M12.249 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is M12.249 in?

M12.249 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What codes cannot be used with M12.249?

M12.249 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: arthrosis (M15-M19); cricoarytenoid arthropathy (J38.7).

What SNOMED CT codes does M12.249 map to?

M12.249 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 202442002, 202427000, 202439008, 202441009, 429650005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for M12.249?

M12.249 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2893688. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does M12.249 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unspecified hand affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M12.249?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M12.249 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.