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M66.242

Billable

Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, left 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 left hand, occurring without a known injury or trauma.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to the left hand; ensure documentation confirms left-sided involvement
  • •May affect the ability to extend fingers and perform fine motor tasks

Code Hierarchy

└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.2Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons└M66.24Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, hand└M66.242Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, left hand
└M66.242Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, left hand

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