M65.23
Non-billableCalcific tendinitis, forearm
Calcific tendinitis, forearm
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
- •tendinitis as classified inM75-M77
- •calcified tendinitis of shoulderM75.3
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
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
M65.20Calcific tendinitis, unspecified site
M65.22Calcific tendinitis, upper arm
M65.24Calcific tendinitis, hand
M65.25Calcific tendinitis, thigh
M65.26Calcific tendinitis, lower leg
M65.27Calcific tendinitis, ankle and foot
M65.28Calcific tendinitis, other site
M65.29Calcific tendinitis, multiple sites
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for calcific tendinitis, forearm?
The ICD-10-CM code for calcific tendinitis, forearm is M65.23. The full clinical description is "Calcific tendinitis, forearm". M65.23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M65.23 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M65.23 represents “Calcific tendinitis, forearm”. 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 M65.23 a billable code?
No, M65.23 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 M65.23.
What chapter is M65.23 in?
M65.23 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M65.23?
M65.23 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.-); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under M65.23?
M65.23 has 3 child codes, including: M65.231 (Calcific tendinitis, right forearm), M65.232 (Calcific tendinitis, left forearm), M65.239 (Calcific tendinitis, unspecified forearm).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M65.23?
M65.23 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0839110. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M65.23 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like calcific tendinitis, forearm 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 M65.23?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M65.23 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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