Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M65.3

Trigger finger

ICD-10-CM Code:
M65.3
ICD-10 Code for:
Trigger finger
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
    (M00–M99)
    • Disorders of synovium and tendon
      (M65-M67)
      • Synovitis and tenosynovitis
        (M65)

M65.3 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of trigger finger. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Trigger finger

Non-specific codes like M65.3 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for trigger finger:

  • Use M65.30 for Trigger finger, unspecified finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • M65.31 for Trigger thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.311 for Trigger thumb, right thumb - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.312 for Trigger thumb, left thumb - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.319 for Trigger thumb, unspecified thumb - BILLABLE CODE

  • M65.32 for Trigger finger, index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.321 for Trigger finger, right index finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.322 for Trigger finger, left index finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.329 for Trigger finger, unspecified index finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • M65.33 for Trigger finger, middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.331 for Trigger finger, right middle finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.332 for Trigger finger, left middle finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.339 for Trigger finger, unspecified middle finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • M65.34 for Trigger finger, ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.341 for Trigger finger, right ring finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.342 for Trigger finger, left ring finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.349 for Trigger finger, unspecified ring finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • M65.35 for Trigger finger, little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.351 for Trigger finger, right little finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.352 for Trigger finger, left little finger - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.359 for Trigger finger, unspecified little finger - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Nodular tendinous disease

Patient Education


Finger Injuries and Disorders

You use your fingers and thumbs to do everything from grasping objects to playing musical instruments to typing. When there is something wrong with them, it can make life difficult. Common problems include:

  • Injuries that result in fractures (broken bones), ruptured ligaments and dislocations
  • Osteoarthritis - wear-and-tear arthritis. It can also cause deformity.
  • Tendinitis - irritation of the tendons
  • Dupuytren's contracture - a hereditary thickening of the tough tissue that lies just below the skin of your palm. It causes the fingers to stiffen and bend.
  • Trigger finger - an irritation of the sheath that surrounds the flexor tendons. It can cause the tendon to catch and release like a trigger.

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Tendinitis

Tendons are flexible bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. They help your muscles move your bones. Tendinitis is the severe swelling of a tendon.

Tendinitis usually happens after repeated injury to an area such as the wrist or ankle. It causes pain and soreness around a joint. Some common forms of tendinitis are named after the sports that increase their risk. They include tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, pitcher's shoulder, swimmer's shoulder, and jumper's knee.

Doctors diagnose tendinitis with your medical history, a physical exam, and imaging tests. The first step in treatment is to reduce pain and swelling. Rest, wrapping or elevating the affected area, and medicines can help. Ice is helpful for recent, severe injuries. Other treatments include ultrasound, physical therapy, steroid injections, and surgery.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.