M65.28
BillableCalcific tendinitis, other site
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Calcium deposits in tendons at body locations other than the upper limb, thigh, lower leg, or ankle/foot that cause inflammation and pain.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code for calcific tendinitis affecting unusual sites such as the trunk, pelvis, or other atypical locations
- •Document the specific anatomical site clearly in the medical record
Code Hierarchy
└M65Synovitis and tenosynovitis└M65.2Calcific tendinitis└M65.28Calcific tendinitis, other site
└M65.28Calcific tendinitis, other site