M65.19
BillableOther infective (teno)synovitis, multiple sites
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An infection of the tissue lining the tendons affecting multiple different body sites simultaneously.
Coding Tips
- •Document all affected sites clearly in the medical record
- •Consider whether separate codes for each site would be more appropriate based on clinical documentation
Code Hierarchy
└M65Synovitis and tenosynovitis└M65.1Other infective (teno)synovitis└M65.19Other infective (teno)synovitis, multiple sites
└M65.19Other infective (teno)synovitis, multiple sites