M12.27

Non-billable

Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), ankle and foot

Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), ankle and foot

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

M05-M14

Parent Code

M12.2

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Child Codes (3)

Related Codes(9)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for villonodular synovitis (pigmented), ankle and foot?

The ICD-10-CM code for villonodular synovitis (pigmented), ankle and foot is M12.27. The full clinical description is "Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), ankle and foot". M12.27 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code M12.27 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M12.27 represents “Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), ankle and foot”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is M12.27 a billable code?

No, M12.27 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M12.27.

What chapter is M12.27 in?

M12.27 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What codes cannot be used with M12.27?

M12.27 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: arthrosis (M15-M19); cricoarytenoid arthropathy (J38.7).

What are the subcategories under M12.27?

M12.27 has 3 child codes, including: M12.271 (Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right ankle and foot), M12.272 (Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), left ankle and foot), M12.279 (Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unsp ankle and foot).

What are the UMLS CUIs for M12.27?

M12.27 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0409766. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does M12.27 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like villonodular synovitis (pigmented), ankle and foot 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 M12.27?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M12.27 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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