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M65.971

M65.971: Unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, right ankle and foot

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMright

M65.971 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, right ankle and foot. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Excludes1 inherited from the categories above M65.971

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Written on M65: Synovitis and tenosynovitis

  • chronic crepitant synovitis of hand and wrist (M70.0-)
  • current injury - see injury of ligament or tendon by body region
  • soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure (M70.-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

M65.971 is named in 14 Medicare coverage policies: 7 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

Code history

  • addedFY2024-FY2027

    Unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, right ankle and foot

Other codes under M65.97

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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