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M65.222

Billable

Calcific tendinitis, left upper arm

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

What This Code Means

Calcium deposits in the tendons of the left upper arm, causing inflammation and pain in the shoulder and arm area.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is documented as 'left' in the medical record before assigning this code
  • •Ensure the condition is specifically calcific tendinitis and not other forms of tendinitis without calcium deposits

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