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M65.12

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other infective (teno)synovitis, elbow

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
M65.121Other infective (teno)synovitis, right elbowM65.122Other infective (teno)synovitis, left elbowM65.129Other infective (teno)synovitis, unspecified elbow
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M65-M67Disorders of synovium and tendon (M65-M67)
M65Synovitis and tenosynovitis
M65.1Other infective (teno)synovitis
M65.12Other infective (teno)synovitis, elbowNot billable
M65.121Other infective (teno)synovitis, right elbowBillable
M65.122Other infective (teno)synovitis, left elbowBillable
M65.129Other infective (teno)synovitis, unspecified elbowBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M65.12:

categoryM65
Synovitis and tenosynovitis
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chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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