Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M67.311 is the diagnosis code for Transient synovitis, right shoulder. This code falls under the section "Disorders of synovium and tendon" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M67.311 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M67.311 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M67.311 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Transient synovitis, right shoulder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M67.311 is M67.31 ("Transient synovitis, shoulder"). M67.311 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M67.311 is located in Section M65-M67 — "Disorders of synovium and tendon" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M67.311 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Transient synovitis, right shoulder" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Transient synovitis, right shoulder is M67.311.
Yes, M67.311 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M67.311 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M67.311 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.