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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome

M22.2X2
M25.562

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

Also Known as:
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Runner's Knee
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code M22.2X2 for patellofemoral disorders, left knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Patellofemoral disorders, left knee

Billable Code
M22.2X2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of retropatellar pain with specific aggravating activities
documentation:
  • • Detailed physical exam findings and imaging results

Applicable To

  • • Retropatellar pain
  • • Patellar maltracking

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the left knee and includes detailed clinical findings.

Pain in left knee

Billable Code
M25.562
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Absence of specific structural findings
  • • No confirmation of patellofemoral syndrome

Applicable To

  • • Generalized knee pain

Important Notes

  • • Use this code for non-specific knee pain when further diagnostic workup is pending.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Y92.213

High school as place of occurrence

Use for sports-related injuries occurring at a high school.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left knee patellofemoral syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for left knee patellofemoral syndrome is M22.2X2, which is used when the condition is confirmed with specific clinical findings.

How do you document left knee patellofemoral syndrome?

Document retropatellar pain, physical exam findings like patellar tilt, and imaging results to confirm the diagnosis of left knee patellofemoral syndrome.

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