M65.041
BillableAbscess of tendon sheath, right hand
Abscess of tendon sheath, right hand
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •chronic crepitant synovitis of hand and wristM70.0
- current injury - see injury of ligament or tendon by body region
- •soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressureM70
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(16)
SNOMED CT
- Abscess of tendon sheath of bilateral hands15698601000119107
- Abscess of tendon sheath of both hands15698601000119107
- Tendon sheath abscess of bilateral hands15698601000119107
- Abscess of tendon sheath of hand295171000119100
- Abscess of tendon sheath of left hand301571000119102
- Abscess of tendon sheath of right hand301641000119105
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Tendon sheath abscess of bilateral hands
- Abscess of tendon sheath of right hand
- Abscess of tendon sheath of left hand
- Abscess of tendon sheath of bilateral hands
- Abscess of tendon sheath of hand
- Abscess of tendon sheath of both hands
- Abscess of tendon sheath of right hand (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abscess of tendon sheath, right hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for abscess of tendon sheath, right hand is M65.041. The full clinical description is "Abscess of tendon sheath, right hand". M65.041 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M65.041 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M65.041 represents “Abscess of tendon sheath, right 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 M65.041 a billable code?
Yes, M65.041 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M65.041 in?
M65.041 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M65.041?
M65.041 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: 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.-).
Are additional codes required with M65.041?
Yes, when using M65.041, also report: code (B95-B96) to identify bacterial agent..
What SNOMED CT codes does M65.041 map to?
M65.041 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 15698601000119107, 295171000119100, 301571000119102, 301641000119105. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M65.041?
M65.041 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2895846. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M65.041 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abscess of tendon sheath, right 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 M65.041?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M65.041 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.