Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M67.4

Ganglion

ICD-10-CM Code:
M67.4
ICD-10 Code for:
Ganglion
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)
      • Other disorders of synovium and tendon
        (M67)

M67.4 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of ganglion. 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 Ganglion

Non-specific codes like M67.4 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 ganglion:

  • Use M67.40 for Ganglion, unspecified site - BILLABLE CODE

  • M67.41 for Ganglion, shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.411 for Ganglion, right shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.412 for Ganglion, left shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.419 for Ganglion, unspecified shoulder - BILLABLE CODE

  • M67.42 for Ganglion, elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.421 for Ganglion, right elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.422 for Ganglion, left elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.429 for Ganglion, unspecified elbow - BILLABLE CODE

  • M67.43 for Ganglion, wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.431 for Ganglion, right wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.432 for Ganglion, left wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.439 for Ganglion, unspecified wrist - BILLABLE CODE

  • M67.44 for Ganglion, hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.441 for Ganglion, right hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.442 for Ganglion, left hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.449 for Ganglion, unspecified hand - BILLABLE CODE

  • M67.45 for Ganglion, hip - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.451 for Ganglion, right hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.452 for Ganglion, left hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.459 for Ganglion, unspecified hip - BILLABLE CODE

  • M67.46 for Ganglion, knee - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.461 for Ganglion, right knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.462 for Ganglion, left knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.469 for Ganglion, unspecified knee - BILLABLE CODE

  • M67.47 for Ganglion, ankle and foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.471 for Ganglion, right ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.472 for Ganglion, left ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.479 for Ganglion, unspecified ankle and foot - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.48 for Ganglion, other site - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M67.49 for Ganglion, multiple sites - 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.
  • Ganglion of joint or tendon (sheath)

Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.

Patient Education


Connective Tissue Disorders

Your connective tissue supports many different parts of your body, such as your skin, eyes, and heart. It is like a "cellular glue" that gives your body parts their shape and helps keep them strong. It also helps some of your tissues do their work. It is made of many kinds of proteins. Cartilage and fat are types of connective tissue.

Over 200 disorders that impact connective tissue. There are different types:

  • Genetic disorders, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, and osteogenesis imperfecta
  • Autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and scleroderma
  • Cancers, like some types of soft tissue sarcoma

Each disorder has its own symptoms and needs different treatment.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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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.