M12.222
BillableVillonodular synovitis (pigmented), left elbow
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A benign condition where abnormal tissue growth occurs in the lining of the left elbow joint, often causing swelling and joint damage over time.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as 'left' in the medical record before assigning this code
- •This is a specific diagnosis code; do not use unspecified codes (M12.229) if laterality is clearly documented
Code Hierarchy
└M12Other and unspecified arthropathy└M12.2Villonodular synovitis (pigmented)└M12.22Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), elbow└M12.222Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), left elbow
└M12.222Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), left elbow