M65.0 Non-Billable Code
Abscess of tendon sheath
Chapter Classification
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Section Detail
M65-M67
Disorders of synovium and tendon (M65-M67)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of M65.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
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- code (B95-B96) to identify bacterial agent.
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- M65.00 - Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified site Billable
- M65.01 - Abscess of tendon sheath, shoulder
- M65.02 - Abscess of tendon sheath, upper arm
- M65.03 - Abscess of tendon sheath, forearm
- M65.04 - Abscess of tendon sheath, hand
- M65.05 - Abscess of tendon sheath, thigh
- M65.06 - Abscess of tendon sheath, lower leg
- M65.07 - Abscess of tendon sheath, ankle and foot
- M65.08 - Abscess of tendon sheath, other site Billable
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