M67.48 – Ganglion, other site

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M67.48

Code: M67.48 (claims format: M6748)
Description: Ganglion, other site
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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: M67 › M67.4

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

M67 – Other disorders of synovium and tendon

Excludes1 (not coded here):

palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren] (M72.0)
tendinitis NOS (M77.9-)
xanthomatosis localized to tendons (E78.2)

M67.4 – Ganglion

Applicable to:

Ganglion of joint or tendon (sheath)

Excludes1 (not coded here):

ganglion in yaws (A66.6)

Excludes2 (not included here):

cyst of bursa (M71.2-M71.3)
cyst of synovium (M71.2-M71.3)

Index terms for M67.48

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

Ganglion, specified site NEC

Related codes in M67.4

M67.40 – Ganglion, unspecified siteBillable
M67.41 – Ganglion, shoulderHeader
M67.42 – Ganglion, elbowHeader
M67.43 – Ganglion, wristHeader
M67.44 – Ganglion, handHeader
M67.45 – Ganglion, hipHeader
M67.46 – Ganglion, kneeHeader
M67.47 – Ganglion, ankle and footHeader
M67.49 – Ganglion, multiple sitesBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M67.48?

M67.48 is the ICD-10-CM code for ganglion, other site, in the block M65-M67 (Disorders of synovium and tendon).

Is M67.48 a billable code?

Yes. M67.48 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M67.48 belong to?

It belongs to category M67 – Other disorders of synovium and tendon.

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.