M70.042 (Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), left hand) is a billable ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue chapter. It identifies cases of crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), left hand for clinical documentation, billing and epidemiological tracking.

ICD-10-CM · Billable Code

M70.042Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), left hand

Chapter M00-M99: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Common questions about M70.042 (Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), left hand)

What does ICD-10 code M70.042 mean?
M70.042 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Crepitant synovitis (acute) (chronic), left hand. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is M70.042 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, M70.042 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does M70.042 belong to?
M70.042 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue" (codes M00-M99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗