M12.241
BillableVillonodular synovitis (pigmented), right hand
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 right hand joint, often causing swelling and joint damage over time.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm 'right' hand is documented in the medical record before coding
- •Clarify which specific hand joint is affected if documentation is vague
Code Hierarchy
└M12Other and unspecified arthropathy└M12.2Villonodular synovitis (pigmented)└M12.24Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), hand└M12.241Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right hand
└M12.241Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right hand