M65.031
Billable codeAbscess of tendon sheath, right forearm
The ICD-10 code for abscess of tendon sheath, right forearm is M65.031.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- M65.032Abscess of tendon sheath, left forearm
- M65.039Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified forearm
- M65.031Abscess of tendon sheath, right forearm
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 72789Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
M65.031 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.