M67.372
BillableTransient synovitis, left ankle and foot
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Temporary inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the left ankle and foot joint, usually self-limiting and resolving within weeks.
Coding Tips
- •Clearly document left-sided involvement to avoid confusion with right ankle/foot conditions
- •Consider associated symptoms like limping or difficulty walking when documenting clinical presentation
Code Hierarchy
└M67Other disorders of synovium and tendon└M67.3Transient synovitis└M67.37Transient synovitis, ankle and foot└M67.372Transient synovitis, left ankle and foot
└M67.372Transient synovitis, left ankle and foot