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M70.042

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Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), left hand

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the tissue lining around tendons in the left hand that produces a crackling or popping sensation, which can be either sudden onset or long-lasting.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify whether the condition is acute or chronic in the documentation to ensure accurate code selection
  • •Confirm laterality is documented as left hand; if not specified, use M70.049 instead

Code Hierarchy

└M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure└M70.0Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic) of hand and wrist└M70.04Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), hand└M70.042Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), left hand
└M70.042Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), left hand

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