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M66.241

Billable

Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, right hand

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A spontaneous breaking or tearing of the extensor tendons in the right hand, occurring without a known injury or trauma.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the right hand; confirm laterality in the medical record
  • •Hand extensor rupture significantly impacts grip strength and finger extension capability

Code Hierarchy

└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.2Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons└M66.24Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, hand└M66.241Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, right hand
└M66.241Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, right hand

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