M65.22
Non-billableCalcific tendinitis, upper arm
M65.22 is the ICD-10-CM code for Calcific tendinitis, upper arm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as M65.221 for billing.
M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHTendons are flexible bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. They help your muscles move your bones. Tendinitis is the severe swelling of a tendon. Tendinitis usually happens after repeated injury to an area such as the wrist or ankle. It causes pain and soreness around a joint. Some common forms of tendinitis are named after the sports that increase their risk. They include tennis elbow, golfer's elbow,…
Read more about Tendinitis at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
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
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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