M67.98
BillableUnspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, other site
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 or tendons in a body location other than the standard anatomical sites (hand, wrist, forearm, hip, knee, ankle, foot, or multiple sites).
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific anatomical site in the medical record to support the use of this code.
- •This code is rarely used; ensure the condition does not fit into a more specific anatomical category before selecting it.
Code Hierarchy
└M67Other disorders of synovium and tendon└M67.9Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon└M67.98Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, other site
└M67.98Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, other site