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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Mucoid Degeneration

ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Mucoid Degeneration

M23.8X1
M25.561
M17.11

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

Also Known as:
Mucoid Degeneration of the Right ACL
Right ACL Mucoid Degeneration
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Mucoid Degeneration

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Mucoid Degeneration

Use ICD-10 code M23.8X1 for other internal derangements of right knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other internal derangements of right knee

Billable Code
M23.8X1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI confirms mucoid degeneration with intact fibers.
coding:
  • • Specify laterality as right knee.
documentation:
  • • Document 'celery stalk' appearance on MRI.

Applicable To

  • • Mucoid degeneration of right ACL

Important Notes

  • • Ensure MRI findings are documented to support mucoid degeneration diagnosis.

Pain in right knee

Billable Code
M25.561
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient reports persistent knee pain
  • • Pain exacerbated by flexion

Applicable To

  • • Chronic knee pain

Important Notes

  • • Document pain characteristics and duration.

Primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Billable Code
M17.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Radiographic evidence of joint space narrowing

Applicable To

  • • Osteoarthritis of right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure radiographic findings are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in right knee

Use to report associated knee pain.

M17.11

Primary osteoarthritis, right knee

Use if osteoarthritis is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right knee mucoid degeneration?

The ICD-10 code for right knee mucoid degeneration is M23.8X1, which covers other internal derangements of the right knee.

How is right knee mucoid degeneration diagnosed?

Right knee mucoid degeneration is diagnosed using MRI, which shows a 'celery stalk' appearance and intact ACL fibers.

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