M67.4

Applicable To

• Ganglion of joint or tendon sheath)

Clinical Information

• A tumor or swelling on top of a joint or the covering of a tendon

• Nodular tumor-like lesions or mucoid flesh, arising from tendon sheaths, ligaments, or joint capsule, especially of the hands, wrists, or feet. They are not true cysts as they lack epithelial wall. They are distinguished from synovial cysts by the lack of communication with a joint cavity or the synovial membrane.

Details

• M67.4 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M67.4 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M67.4 – other international versions of ICD-10 M67.4 may differ.