icd 10 code for osteochondritis dissecans ankle

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What is the term for a bone that is partially detached from the bone?

postprocedural chondropathies ( M96.-) osteochondrosis of spine ( M42.-) A type of osteochondritis in which articular cartilage and associated bone becomes partially or totally detached to form joint loose bodies. Affects mainly the knee, ankle, and elbow joints.

When will the ICd 10-CM M93.2 be released?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M93.2 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the code for osteochondritis dissecans of ankle and joints of foot?

M93.27 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of osteochondritis dissecans of ankle and joints of foot. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

What is familial osteochondritis dissecans?

Familial osteochondritis dissecans is a condition that affects the joints and is associated with abnormal cartilage. Cartilage is a tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones at joints and is also part of the developing skeleton. A characteristic feature of familial osteochondritis dissecans is areas of bone damage (lesions) caused by detachment of cartilage and a piece of the underlying bone from the end of the bone at a joint. People with this condition develop multiple lesions that affect several joints, primarily the knees, elbows, hips, and ankles. The lesions cause stiffness, pain, and swelling in the joint. Often, the affected joint feels like it catches or locks during movement. Other characteristic features of familial osteochondritis dissecans include short stature and development of a joint disorder called osteoarthritis at an early age. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and the underlying bone. It causes pain and stiffness and restricts the movement of joints.

What are bone diseases caused by?

Other bone diseases, which are caused by poor nutrition, genetics, or problems with the rate of bone growth or rebuilding

What is the ICd 10 code for osteochondritis dissecans?

M93.279 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of osteochondritis dissecans, unspecified ankle and joints of foot. The code M93.279 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.#N#The ICD-10-CM code M93.279 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like osteochondritis dissecans of metatarsal bone, osteochondritis dissecans of tarsal bone or osteochondritis dissecans of the talus.#N#Unspecified diagnosis codes like M93.279 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

What are the characteristics of familial osteochondritis dissecans?

Other characteristic features of familial osteochondritis dissecans include short stature and development of a joint disorder called osteoarthritis at an early age. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and the underlying bone.

What is cartilage in osteochondritis?

Cartilage is a tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones at joints and is also part of the developing skeleton. A characteristic feature of familial osteochondritis dissecans is areas of bone damage (lesions) caused by detachment of cartilage and a piece of the underlying bone from the end of the bone at a joint.

What are bone diseases caused by?

Other bone diseases, which are caused by poor nutrition, genetics, or problems with the rate of bone growth or rebuilding

The ICD code M932 is used to code Osteochondritis dissecans

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD or OD) is a joint disorder in which cracks form in the articular cartilage and the underlying subchondral bone. OCD usually causes pain and swelling of the affected joint which catches and locks during movement. Physical examination typically reveals an effusion, tenderness, and a crackling sound with joint movement.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M93.279 and a single ICD9 code, 732.7 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.