M66.129
BillableRupture of synovium, unspecified 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 (joint lining) in the elbow when the specific side (left or right) is not documented or is bilateral.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider if possible to determine if the condition is unilateral or bilateral for more specific coding
Code Hierarchy
└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.1Rupture of synovium└M66.12Rupture of synovium, elbow└M66.129Rupture of synovium, unspecified elbow
└M66.129Rupture of synovium, unspecified elbow