M67.4 vs M71.3
M67.4 (Ganglion) compared with M71.3 (Other bursal cyst), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. M67.4 carries an Excludes2 note covering M71.3: “cyst of bursa (M71.2-M71.3)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. M67.4 carries an Excludes2 note covering M71.3: “cyst of synovium (M71.2-M71.3)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| M67.4Ganglion | M71.3Other bursal cyst | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99) | M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99) |
| Definition | Ganglion is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M67.4). | Other bursal cyst is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M71.3). |
| Includes | Ganglion of joint or tendon (sheath) | Synovial cyst NOS |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources