M65.241
BillableCalcific tendinitis, right hand
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 right hand, causing inflammation and pain in the hand and fingers.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure 'right' hand is documented; hand calcific tendinitis is less common than shoulder involvement
- •Consider documenting which hand tendons are affected (flexors, extensors, etc.) for completeness
Code Hierarchy
└M65Synovitis and tenosynovitis└M65.2Calcific tendinitis└M65.24Calcific tendinitis, hand└M65.241Calcific tendinitis, right hand
└M65.241Calcific tendinitis, right hand