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M65.239

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Calcific tendinitis, unspecified 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 forearm when the specific side is not documented or cannot be determined.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a default code when laterality is unspecified; attempt to clarify with provider documentation
  • •Review imaging reports which may indicate unilateral versus bilateral involvement

Code Hierarchy

└M65Synovitis and tenosynovitis└M65.2Calcific tendinitis└M65.23Calcific tendinitis, forearm└M65.239Calcific tendinitis, unspecified forearm
└M65.239Calcific tendinitis, unspecified forearm

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