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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Baker's Cyst

ICD-10 Coding for Baker's Cyst

M71.22
M71.21

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for baker's cyst includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Popliteal Cyst
Synovial Cyst of the Knee
synovial cyst popliteal space
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Baker's Cyst

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Baker's Cyst

Use ICD-10 code M71.22 for synovial cyst of popliteal space, left knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Synovial cyst of popliteal space, left knee

Billable Code
M71.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a cyst in the popliteal space confirmed by imaging.
coding:
  • • Use M71.22 for left knee Baker's cyst.

Applicable To

  • • Baker's cyst of the left knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirmation and specify laterality.

Synovial cyst of popliteal space, right knee

Billable Code
M71.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a cyst in the popliteal space confirmed by imaging.
coding:
  • • Use M71.21 for right knee Baker's cyst.

Applicable To

  • • Baker's cyst of the right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirmation and specify laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M17.0

Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

Use if the cyst is secondary to osteoarthritis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Baker's cyst?

The ICD-10 code for a Baker's cyst in the left knee is M71.22, and for the right knee, it is M71.21.

How is a Baker's cyst diagnosed?

A Baker's cyst is diagnosed through physical examination and confirmed with imaging such as ultrasound or MRI.

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