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M65.232

Billable

Calcific tendinitis, left forearm

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 forearm, causing inflammation and discomfort in the forearm and wrist area.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify 'left' laterality is clearly documented before code assignment
  • •Document which specific tendons are affected if possible for clinical clarity

Code Hierarchy

└M65Synovitis and tenosynovitis└M65.2Calcific tendinitis└M65.23Calcific tendinitis, forearm└M65.232Calcific tendinitis, left forearm
└M65.232Calcific tendinitis, left forearm

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