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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for upper arm ganglion)

M67.42

Ganglion, elbow

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Ganglion (compound) (diffuse) (joint) (tendon (sheath)) › upper arm”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding upper arm ganglion)

The ICD-10-CM code for upper arm ganglion) is M67.42 (Ganglion, elbow).

Within M67.4 (ganglion), M67.42 is specifically for ganglion, elbow. Related codes cover unspecified site (M67.40), shoulder (M67.41), wrist (M67.43), hand (M67.44), hip (M67.45), knee (M67.46), ankle and foot (M67.47), other site (M67.48) and 1 more.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M67.421 (elbow), M67.422 (elbow) and M67.429 (elbow).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about upper arm ganglion) ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for upper arm ganglion)?

M67.42 — Ganglion, elbow (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M67.42 billable?

No. M67.42 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.