M66.18
BillableRupture of synovium, other site
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
The tissue lining around a joint in a location other than the shoulder, upper arm, forearm, wrist, hand, thigh, lower leg, ankle, or foot has ruptured or torn.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code for synovium ruptures in unusual locations such as the spine, pelvis, or other rare sites
- •Document the specific anatomical location in the medical record for clarity
Code Hierarchy
└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.1Rupture of synovium└M66.18Rupture of synovium, other site
└M66.18Rupture of synovium, other site