M66.842
BillableSpontaneous rupture of other tendons, left hand
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A tendon in the left hand suddenly tears or breaks on its own without a specific injury.
Coding Tips
- •Verify left hand laterality is clearly documented in the clinical notes
- •Note any functional impairment or loss of grip strength that may accompany the rupture
Code Hierarchy
└M66Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon└M66.8Spontaneous rupture of other tendons└M66.84Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, hand└M66.842Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, left hand
└M66.842Spontaneous rupture of other tendons, left hand