Ganglion Cyst ICD-10-CM Codes
Learn about the ICD-10 codes used for diagnosing ganglion cysts, including the clinical information, synonyms & billability with Carepatron.
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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Ganglion Cyst?
The ICD-10 codes, or International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, are universally recognized codes used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in conjunction with hospital care. Among these, the following are the commonly used codes for Ganglion Cysts:
- M67.4 - Ganglion, unspecified
- M67.40 - Ganglion, unspecified site
- M67.41 - Ganglion, right shoulder
- M67.42 - Ganglion, left shoulder
- M67.432 - Ganglion, left wrist
- M67.439 - Ganglion, unspecified wrist
The clinical descriptions for each code:
- M67.4: This code is used for unspecified ganglion cysts when the location is not clearly stated.
- M67.40: Used when the ganglion cyst site isn't specified.
- M67.41: Used when the ganglion cyst is located in the right shoulder.
- M67.42: Used when the ganglion cyst is located in the left shoulder.
- M67.432: Used specifically when the ganglion cyst is located in the left wrist.
- M67.439: Used when the ganglion cyst is located in an unspecified wrist.
Watch our explainer video for a comprehensive understanding of how to use these codes.
You can refer to Carepatron’s Ganglion Cyst ICD Codes to discover their use in medical billing and coding.
Which Ganglion Cyst ICD codes are Billable?
- M67.4: Yes
- M67.40: Yes
- M67.41: Yes
- M67.42: Yes
- M67.432: Yes
- M67.439: Yes
Clinical Information
- Ganglion cysts are benign lumps that usually form along the tendons or joints of the hands and wrists.
- These cysts can also develop in other parts of the body, including the ankles and feet, although cysts in the shoulder and knee areas are rarer.
- The exact cause of the formation of ganglion cysts remains unclear. However, they may result from trauma, overuse of a joint, or degenerative changes in the tissues.
- The size of these cysts is not constant. They can change size, often diminishing spontaneously, only to reappear over time.
- A significant proportion of ganglion cysts, while generally causing some degree of discomfort or pain (especially following acute or repetitive trauma), may not exhibit any symptoms. Up to 35% of these cysts may be asymptomatic, with their presence only noticeable due to their physical appearance.
Synonyms Include:
- Ganglia
- Synovial cyst
- Gideon's disease
- Bible cyst
- Wrist ganglion
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Commonly asked questions
A Ganglion Cyst ICD code should be used whenever a healthcare provider diagnoses a ganglion cyst. These codes are used for medical record-keeping, insurance billing purposes, and statistical tracking of diseases.
Common treatments for ganglion cysts include monitoring without treatment, nonsurgical methods such as aspiration, and surgical removal. Physical therapy can also help improve joint motion and shrink the cyst.
A diagnosis code for Ganglion Cyst is a standardized code that healthcare providers use to classify and record a diagnosis of a ganglion cyst. This code is crucial for documentation, billing, and medical research purposes.
