M12.279

Billable

Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unsp ankle and foot

Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unspecified ankle and foot

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

M05-M14

Parent Code

M12.27

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Related Codes(2)
M12.271

Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right ankle and foot

BillableM12.272

Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), left ankle and foot

Billable
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(54)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of first metatarsophalangeal joint
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of interphalangeal joint of toe
  • Lesion of joint capsule of ankle region
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of first metatarsophalangeal joint
  • Mass of joint of ankle
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of ankle and foot
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of metatarsophalangeal joint of lesser toe
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of foot
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of interphalangeal joint of toe
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of interphalangeal joint of toe
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of talonavicular joint
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of talonavicular joint
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of ankle joint
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of talonavicular joint
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of ankle and foot
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of ankle joint
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of lesser metatarsophalangeal joint
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of ankle joint
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor of subtalar joint
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of ankle and foot
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of metatarsophalangeal joint of lesser toe
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of subtalar joint
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of foot
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of first metatarsophalangeal joint
  • Pigmented villonodular synovitis of subtalar joint
  • Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of foot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unsp ankle and foot?

The ICD-10-CM code for villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unsp ankle and foot is M12.279. The full clinical description is "Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unspecified ankle and foot". M12.279 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code M12.279 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M12.279 represents “Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unspecified ankle and foot”. 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 M12.279 a billable code?

Yes, M12.279 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is M12.279 in?

M12.279 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What codes cannot be used with M12.279?

M12.279 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 M12.279 map to?

M12.279 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 202430007, 445476000, 202451005, 1071011000119108, 202453008, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for M12.279?

M12.279 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2893697. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does M12.279 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like villonodular synovitis (pigmented), unsp 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 M12.279?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M12.279 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.