2015 icd 9 code for schmorl's node

What is the ICD 10 code for Schmorl's nodes?

722.30 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of schmorl's nodes, unspecified region. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

What is the ICD 10 code for chondromalacia?

M51.46 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M51.46 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M51.46 - other international versions of ICD-10 M51.46 may differ.

Which ICD 10 code should not be used for reimbursement purposes?

M51.4 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M51.4 became effective on October 1, 2021.

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722.30 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of schmorl's nodes, unspecified region. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 722.30 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

Information for Patients

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ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.