2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M67.332Transient synovitis, left wrist
ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M65-M67›M67
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
M67.332 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for transient synovitis, left wrist. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 557 through 558. Coders also document this condition as arthritis of bilateral radiocarpal joints. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Tendon and synovial disorders.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Arthritis of bilateral radiocarpal joints
- Synovitis of joint of left wrist
- Synovitis of joint of right wrist
- Transient arthropathy of wrist
- Transient synovitis of bilateral wrists
- Transient synovitis of left wrist
- Transient synovitis of right wrist
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to M67.332: its own notes plus those printed at M67.3, M67, and Chapter 13. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Excludes1
Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
Excludes2
Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.
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Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- Use an external cause code following the code for the musculoskeletal condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the musculoskeletal condition
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Wrist Injuries and Disorders
Your wrist connects your hand to your forearm. It is not one big joint; it has several small joints. This makes it flexible and allows you to move your hand in different ways. The wrist has two big forearm bones and eight small bones known as carpals. It also has tendons and ligaments, which are connective tissues.
The full article covers:
- What are the types of wrist injuries and disorders?
- Who is at risk for wrist injuries and disorders?
- What are the symptoms of wrist injuries and disorders?
- How are wrist injuries and disorders diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for wrist injuries and disorders?
- Can wrist injuries and disorders be prevented?
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Convert M67.332 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About M67.332Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for transient synovitis, left wrist?
The ICD-10-CM code for transient synovitis, left wrist is M67.332 (sometimes written as M67332). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is M67.332 (Transient synovitis, wrist) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report transient synovitis, left wrist on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What MS-DRG does M67.332 group to?
When transient synovitis, left wrist is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 557, 558, with relative weights from 0.8873 to 1.4883 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Can M67.332 be reported with a code from M12.3?
Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at M67.3, which applies to M67.332, lists "palindromic rheumatism (M12.3-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M67.332?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, transient synovitis, left wrist converts to ICD-9-CM 727.09 (synovitis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
