ICD-10/M65.91

M65.91 ICD 2026 Code: Unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, shoulder

M65.91 is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, shoulder. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, shoulder (ICD-10-CM M65.91), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, shoulder is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code M65.91. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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.-.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for M65.91 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • 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.-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can M65.91 be billed directly?

No. M65.91 (Unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, shoulder) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

What can't be coded together with M65.91?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, M65.91 must not be reported together with: 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.-).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to M65.91 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • M65.911 — Unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, right shoulder
  • M65.912 — Unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, left shoulder
  • M65.919 — Unspecified synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified shoulder