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M65.121

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Other infective (teno)synovitis, right elbow

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An infection of the tendon sheath in the right elbow area, causing inflammation and potential fluid accumulation.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify right elbow is clearly documented; do not assume laterality
  • •Confirm infection is in tendon sheath rather than joint space or surrounding tissues

Code Hierarchy

└M65Synovitis and tenosynovitis└M65.1Other infective (teno)synovitis└M65.12Other infective (teno)synovitis, elbow└M65.121Other infective (teno)synovitis, right elbow
└M65.121Other infective (teno)synovitis, right elbow

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