Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M65.0

Abscess of tendon sheath

ICD-10-CM Code:
M65.0
ICD-10 Code for:
Abscess of tendon sheath
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)

M65.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of abscess of tendon sheath. 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 Abscess of tendon sheath

Non-specific codes like M65.0 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 abscess of tendon sheath:

  • Use M65.00 for Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified site - BILLABLE CODE

  • M65.01 for Abscess of tendon sheath, shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.011 for Abscess of tendon sheath, right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.012 for Abscess of tendon sheath, left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.019 for Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • M65.02 for Abscess of tendon sheath, upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.021 for Abscess of tendon sheath, right upper arm - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.022 for Abscess of tendon sheath, left upper arm - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.029 for Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified upper arm - BILLABLE CODE

  • M65.03 for Abscess of tendon sheath, forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.031 for Abscess of tendon sheath, right forearm - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.032 for Abscess of tendon sheath, left forearm - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.039 for Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified forearm - BILLABLE CODE

  • M65.04 for Abscess of tendon sheath, hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.041 for Abscess of tendon sheath, right hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.042 for Abscess of tendon sheath, left hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.049 for Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • M65.05 for Abscess of tendon sheath, thigh - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.051 for Abscess of tendon sheath, right thigh - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.052 for Abscess of tendon sheath, left thigh - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.059 for Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified thigh - BILLABLE CODE

  • M65.06 for Abscess of tendon sheath, lower leg - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.061 for Abscess of tendon sheath, right lower leg - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.062 for Abscess of tendon sheath, left lower leg - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.069 for Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified lower leg - BILLABLE CODE

  • M65.07 for Abscess of tendon sheath, ankle and foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.071 for Abscess of tendon sheath, right ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.072 for Abscess of tendon sheath, left ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.079 for Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M65.08 for Abscess of tendon sheath, other site - 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.


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Patient Education


Abscess

An abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system tries to fight the infection. White blood cells go to the infected area, collect within the damaged tissue, and cause inflammation. During this process, pus forms. Pus is a mixture of living and dead white blood cells, germs, and dead tissue.

Bacteria, viruses, parasites and swallowed objects can all lead to abscesses. Skin abscesses are easy to detect. They are red, raised and painful. Abscesses inside your body may not be obvious and can damage organs, including the brain, lungs and others. Treatments include drainage and antibiotics.


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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.