M67.962
BillableUnspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left lower leg
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An unspecified problem affecting the synovium (joint lining) or tendons in the left lower leg, without a more specific diagnosis identified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific type of synovial or tendon disorder cannot be determined; query the provider for more specificity if possible.
- •Ensure laterality is correctly documented as left; if bilateral involvement exists, code both sides separately.
Code Hierarchy
└M67Other disorders of synovium and tendon└M67.9Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon└M67.96Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, lower leg└M67.962Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left lower leg
└M67.962Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left lower leg