M67.9
Non-billableUnspecified disorder of synovium and tendon
Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon
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)
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 (10)
M67.90Unsp disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified site
M67.91Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, shoulder
M67.92Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, upper arm
M67.93Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, forearm
M67.94Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, hand
M67.95Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, thigh
M67.96Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, lower leg
M67.97Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, ankle and foot
M67.98Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, other site
M67.99Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, multiple sites
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon is M67.9. The full clinical description is "Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon". M67.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M67.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M67.9 represents “Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon”. 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 M67.9 a billable code?
No, M67.9 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under M67.9.
What chapter is M67.9 in?
M67.9 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M67.9?
M67.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren] (M72.0); tendinitis NOS (M77.9-); xanthomatosis localized to tendons (E78.2).
What are the subcategories under M67.9?
M67.9 has 10 child codes, including: M67.90 (Unsp disorder of synovium and tendon, unspecified site), M67.91 (Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, shoulder), M67.92 (Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, upper arm), M67.93 (Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, forearm), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M67.9?
M67.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477645. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M67.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon 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 M67.9?
M67.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: FB42.3 (Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified).
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