2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M67.912Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left shoulder

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M65-M67›M67

ICD-10-CM M67.912
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M67.912 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left shoulder. 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. Coders also document this condition as bilateral disorder of tendon of shoulders. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Tendon and synovial disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M67.912
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left shoulder
Short Description
Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left shoulder
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M67.91
Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, shoulder

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM65-M67Disorders of synovium and tendon
CategoryM67Other disorders of synovium and tendon
This CodeM67.912Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left shoulder

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral disorder of tendon of shoulders
  • Disorder of tendon of left shoulder region

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

Shoulder Injuries and Disorders

Your shoulder joint is composed of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Your shoulders are the most movable joints in your body. They can also be unstable because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the shoulder socket that holds it.

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Convert M67.912 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
727.9 Synov/tend/bursa dis NOS
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 M67.912Overview

Is M67.912 (Unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, shoulder) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left shoulder on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M67.912 group to?

When unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left shoulder 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 M67.912?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified disorder of synovium and tendon, left shoulder converts to ICD-9-CM 727.9 (synov/tend/bursa dis NOS). 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.