M66.33 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- M66.331 Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons, right forearm
- M66.332 Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons, left forearm
- M66.339 Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons, unspecified forearm
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M66.33 ICD10 Code:
- M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M65-M67 Disorders of synovium and tendon
- M66 Spontaneous rupture of synovium and tendon
- M66.1 Rupture of synovium
- M66.2 Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons
- M66.3 Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendons
- M66.8 Spontaneous rupture of other tendons
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M66.33 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M66.33 ICD 10 code
Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.
Types of arm injuries include :
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Sprains
- Dislocations
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Nerve problems
- Osteoarthritis
You may also have problems or injure specific parts of your arm, such as your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder.
The information in this box was provided by MedlinePlus.gov