M66.122
BillableRupture of synovium, left elbow
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A tear or rupture of the synovium (the lining of the joint capsule) in the left elbow, which can cause pain, swelling, and reduced joint function.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as left elbow in the medical record before assigning this code
- •Ensure the rupture is of the synovium specifically, not other joint structures like tendons or ligaments
Code Hierarchy
└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.1Rupture of synovium└M66.12Rupture of synovium, elbow└M66.122Rupture of synovium, left elbow
└M66.122Rupture of synovium, left elbow