M65.22 ICD-10-CM Code: Calcific tendinitis, upper arm
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M65.22Calcific tendinitis, upper arm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M65.22 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Disorders of synovium and tendon (M65-M67)
- 3
Category M65
Synovitis and tenosynovitis
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Subcategory M65.2
Calcific tendinitis
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Code M65.22
Calcific tendinitis, upper arm
More specific choices
Codes under M65.22
M65.22 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M65.22.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M65.22.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M65.22.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M65.22.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M65.22.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M65.22 mean?
M65.22 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Calcific tendinitis, upper arm.”
Is M65.22 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M65.22 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M65.22 located in ICD-10-CM?
M65.22 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Disorders of synovium and tendon (M65-M67) (M65–M67), under category M65, Synovitis and tenosynovitis and subcategory M65.2, Calcific tendinitis.
What coding notes are listed for M65.22?
No inclusion terms are listed for M65.22 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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