M65.89
BillableOther synovitis and tenosynovitis, multiple sites
Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, multiple sites
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
Related Codes(9)
M65.80Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified site
M65.81Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, shoulder
M65.82Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, upper arm
M65.83Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, forearm
M65.84Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, hand
M65.85Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, thigh
M65.86Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, lower leg
M65.87Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, ankle and foot
M65.88Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, other site
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(10)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- Calcification of tendon
- Tendon calcification
- Calcium deposits in tendon
- Synovitis and tenosynovitis of multiple joints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other synovitis and tenosynovitis, multiple sites?
The ICD-10-CM code for other synovitis and tenosynovitis, multiple sites is M65.89. The full clinical description is "Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, multiple sites". M65.89 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code M65.89 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M65.89 represents “Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, multiple sites”. 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 M65.89 a billable code?
Yes, M65.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is M65.89 in?
M65.89 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M65.89?
M65.89 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.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does M65.89 map to?
M65.89 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 404224009, 202900007, 1260440003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M65.89?
M65.89 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0839117. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M65.89 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other synovitis and tenosynovitis, multiple sites 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 M65.89?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M65.89 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.