M12.251

Billable

Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right hip

Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right hip

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

M05-M14

Parent Code

M12.25

Coding Notes

Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)

Clinical Terms

  • Neoplasm of uncertain behaviour of soft tissues of hip
  • Mass of hip joint
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of hip joint
  • Lesion of joint capsule of pelvic region
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of hip joint
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of right hip joint
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of hip joint
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of right hip joint
  • Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of soft tissues of hip
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of right hip joint
  • Mass of right hip joint
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right hip?

The ICD-10-CM code for villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right hip is M12.251. The full clinical description is "Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right hip". M12.251 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code M12.251 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M12.251 represents “Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right hip”. 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 M12.251 a billable code?

Yes, M12.251 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is M12.251 in?

M12.251 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What codes cannot be used with M12.251?

M12.251 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 M12.251 map to?

M12.251 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 445304002, 323681000119107, 239997002, 428637004, 15743961000119108, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for M12.251?

M12.251 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2893689. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does M12.251 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right hip 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 M12.251?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M12.251 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.