M65.93 – Unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, forearm

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of synovium and tendon

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M65.93

Code: M65.93 (claims format: M6593)
Description: Unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, forearm
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M65-M67 Disorders of synovium and tendon
Parent codes: M65 › M65.9

Billable codes under M65.93

M65.93 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M65 – Synovitis and tenosynovitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):

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.-)

Index terms for M65.93

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Synovitis, forearm

Related codes in M65.9

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M65.93?

M65.93 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, forearm, in the block M65-M67 (Disorders of synovium and tendon).

Is M65.93 a billable code?

No. M65.93 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M65.93 belong to?

It belongs to category M65 – Synovitis and tenosynovitis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.