2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M67.251Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right thigh

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M65-M67›M67

ICD-10-CM M67.251
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M67.251 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right thigh. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 557 through 558. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Tendon and synovial disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M67.251
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right thigh
Short Description
Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right thigh
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M67.25
Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, thigh

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM65-M67Disorders of synovium and tendon
CategoryM67Other disorders of synovium and tendon
This CodeM67.251Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right thigh

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS009
Tendon and synovial disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Leg Injuries and Disorders

Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling, or having an accident can damage your legs. Common leg injuries include sprains and strains, joint dislocations, and fractures (broken bones).

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Convert M67.251 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
727.89 Synov/tend/bursa dis NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M67.251Overview

Is M67.251 (Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, thigh) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right thigh on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M67.251 group to?

When synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right thigh is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 557, 558, with relative weights from 0.8932 to 1.4869 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M67.251?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right thigh converts to ICD-9-CM 727.89 (synov/tend/bursa dis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.