Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified hand

This code signifies inflammation of the synovial membrane lining a joint or tendon sheath in an unspecified area of the hand, excluding specific types of synovitis or tenosynovitis. It represents a non-specific inflammatory process affecting the soft tissues of the hand.

This code is appropriate when documentation indicates synovitis or tenosynovitis of the hand without further specification of the exact location (e.g., wrist, finger) or a more specific type of inflammation. It is used when the provider's diagnosis is "other synovitis of hand" or "tenosynovitis of hand, unspecified."

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "unspecified hand" or lacks further anatomical detail within the hand.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific anatomical site (e.g., finger, wrist) or a more precise diagnosis (e.g., De Quervain's tenosynovitis) is documented.
• Consider laterality if specified in the documentation, as this code is for an unspecified hand.