M66.139
BillableRupture of synovium, unspecified wrist
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 in the wrist when the specific side is not documented or when both wrists are affected.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality is unspecified or undocumented
- •Request clarification from the provider regarding which wrist(s) are affected for accurate coding
Code Hierarchy
└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.1Rupture of synovium└M66.13Rupture of synovium, wrist└M66.139Rupture of synovium, unspecified wrist
└M66.139Rupture of synovium, unspecified wrist