ICD-10 M65.812
Billable / SpecificOther synovitis and tenosynovitis, left shoulder
About ICD-10-CM M65.812
ICD-10-CM code M65.812 represents Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left shoulder. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M65). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M65.812 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for M65.812
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M65.812 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M65.812.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M65.812
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
Convert M65.812 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| M65.812 | 72709 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To M65.812
Other codes in section M65-M67 (Disorders of synovium and tendon).
ICD-10 M65.812, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M65.812 billable? +
Yes, M65.812 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with M65.812? +
Procedures frequently paired with M65.812 include: 20561, 20560.
What ICD-9 codes does M65.812 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, M65.812 maps to ICD-9 codes: 72709. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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