M12.29
BillableVillonodular synovitis (pigmented), multiple sites
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where abnormal tissue growth occurs in the joint lining at multiple locations throughout the body, causing inflammation and pigmentation in several joints simultaneously.
Coding Tips
- •This code indicates involvement of more than one joint site
- •Consider documenting which specific joints are affected for comprehensive medical record documentation
Code Hierarchy
└M12Other and unspecified arthropathy└M12.2Villonodular synovitis (pigmented)└M12.29Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), multiple sites
└M12.29Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), multiple sites