M65.019
BillableAbscess of tendon sheath, unspecified shoulder
M65.019 is the ICD-10-CM code for Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified shoulder. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAn abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system tries to fight the infection. White blood cells go to the infected area, collect within the damaged tissue, and cause inflammation. During this process, pus forms. Pus is a mixture of living and dead white blood cells, germs, and dead tissue. Bacteria, viruses,…
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Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- HydrocortisoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- DexamethasoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine›
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine›
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Ropivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine›
- Prednisolone OralCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Prednisone D/pCorticosteroid [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code M65.019?
- M65.019 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Abscess of tendon sheath, unspecified shoulder". It falls under M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
- Is M65.019 a billable code?
- Yes — M65.019 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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