Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right hand

This code signifies inflammation of the synovial membrane or tendon sheath in the right hand, excluding conditions specifically classified elsewhere. It encompasses a range of non-infectious inflammatory processes affecting these structures, leading to pain, swelling, and impaired hand function.

Apply this code when documentation specifies synovitis or tenosynovitis affecting the right hand, and a more specific ICD-10-CM code is not available. This includes cases of non-specific inflammation, overuse injuries, or other unclassified inflammatory conditions of the right hand's synovial tissues or tendon sheaths.

• Ensure laterality is clearly documented as "right hand" to support this specific code.
• Distinguish from more specific forms of synovitis/tenosynovitis (e.g., infectious, crystal-induced) which have their own codes.
• Always review documentation for the underlying cause if known, as an additional code may be required to fully describe the patient's condition.