ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified open wound of right elbow, initial encounter S51. 001A.
Osteochondritis dissecans (os-tee-o-kon-DRY-tis DIS-uh-kanz) is a joint condition in which bone underneath the cartilage of a joint dies due to lack of blood flow.
Osteochondritis dissecans is a bone and cartilage condition that most often occurs in the knee. It has no known cause, but repetitive stress on the joint, low vitamin D and a genetic predisposition are often linked to this condition.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S82. 01 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Osteochondral lesions or osteochondritis dessicans can occur in any joint, but are most common in the knee and ankle. Such lesions are a tear or fracture in the cartilage covering one of the bones in a joint. The cartilage can be torn, crushed or damaged and, in rare cases, a cyst can form in the cartilage.
Osteochondritis dissecans of the elbow occurs when the blood supply to the elbow joint is restricted or cut off, which causes the bone under the cartilage to die. The dead bone may break off, causing pain and limited joint motion.
The term osteochondrosis refers to an abnormal development of the cartilage on the end of a bone in the joint. Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD or OD) is an inflammatory condition that occurs when the diseased cartilage separates from the underlying bone.
An osteochondral defect, also commonly known as osteochondritis dissecans, of the knee refers to a damage or injury to the smooth articular cartilage surrounding the knee joint and the bone underneath the cartilage.
To diagnose osteochondritis dissecans, the doctor will perform a physical examination and will assess the joint's stability. The doctor may order tests, including the following: X-rays, which will show the bone, locate the lesion and reveal its size. A magnetic resonance imaging test (MRI), along with an ultrasound.
Osteochondritis dissecans, unspecified ankle and joints of foot. M93. 279 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
A condition called patellofemoral (PF) chondrosis describes cartilage loss on the surface of the kneecap. 2 Another term for the condition is chondromalacia, and its severity is graded on a scale from one to four.
There are two femoral condyles. The medial femoral condyle is located on the inside part of the knee whereas the lateral femoral condyle, which is bigger, is located on the outside part of the knee.