M65.08
M65.08: Abscess of tendon sheath, other site
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
M65.08 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for abscess of tendon sheath, other site. It is valid for submission on a claim.
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Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
M65.08 is named in 12 Medicare coverage policies: 5 listing it as supporting medical necessity, and 7 listing it as NOT covered. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A58865Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
- A58883Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
- A58893Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
- A59374Billing and Coding: Amniotic and Placental-Derived Product Injections and/or Applications for Musculoskeletal Indications, Non-Woundnot covered
Alphabetic index entries that lead here
- Abscess›tendon›specified site NEC
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.
Other codes under M65.0
- M65.00Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified site
- M65.01Abscess of tendon sheath, shoulder
- M65.02Abscess of tendon sheath, upper arm
- M65.03Abscess of tendon sheath, forearm
- M65.04Abscess of tendon sheath, hand
- M65.05Abscess of tendon sheath, thigh
- M65.06Abscess of tendon sheath, lower leg
- M65.07Abscess of tendon sheath, ankle and foot