M70.03

Non-Billable

ChapterM00–M99

Ranksubcategory

Official Description

Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), wrist

Use a more specific code (3 billable)

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

BillableHas subcodes

CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

M70-M79Other soft tissue disorders (M70-M79)

M70Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

M70.0Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic) of hand and wrist

M70.03Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), wristNot billable

M70.031Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), right wristBillable

M70.032Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), left wristBillable

M70.039Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), unspecified wristBillable

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M70.03:

categoryM70

Soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

chapterCH13

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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