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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chondromalacia

ICD-10 Coding for Chondromalacia

M22.41
M22.42
M94.261

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

Also Known as:
Runner's Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chondromalacia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chondromalacia

Use ICD-10 code M22.41 for chondromalacia patellae, right knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Chondromalacia patellae, right knee

Billable Code
M22.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI showing patellar cartilage defects
  • • Positive patellar compression test

Applicable To

  • • Patellar cartilage softening

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies patellar involvement.

Chondromalacia patellae, left knee

Billable Code
M22.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI showing patellar cartilage defects
  • • Positive patellar compression test

Applicable To

  • • Patellar cartilage softening

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies patellar involvement.

Chondromalacia, right knee

Billable Code
M94.261
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI showing femoral or tibial cartilage defects

Applicable To

  • • Non-patellar cartilage degeneration

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-patellar involvement.

Chondromalacia, left knee

Billable Code
M94.262
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI showing femoral or tibial cartilage defects

Applicable To

  • • Non-patellar cartilage degeneration

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-patellar involvement.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chondromalacia patellae?

The ICD-10 code for chondromalacia patellae is M22.4x, with specific codes for right (M22.41) and left (M22.42) knees.

How do you code chondromalacia of the knee?

Chondromalacia of the knee is coded as M94.26x, with specific codes for right (M94.261) and left (M94.262) knees, excluding patellar involvement.

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