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M70.049

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Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), unspecified 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 an unspecified hand that produces a crackling or popping sensation, which can be either sudden onset or long-lasting.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific hand (right or left) is not documented
  • •Query the provider if laterality information is available in the medical record

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└M70.049Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), unspecified hand
└M70.049Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), unspecified hand

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