Patellofemoral disorders, right knee. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. M22.2X1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Wondering what people are using for "chondral defect" , i.e. femoral, trochlear, humeral head, etc. Cartilage derangement code. For ICD-9, we were using 733.92. So I would do the chondromalacia, but not patellae... Thank you.
M94.261 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 M94.261 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M94.261 - other international versions of ICD-10 M94.261 may differ. postprocedural chondropathies ( M96.-)
A degeneration of the articular cartilage of the patella, caused by a decrease in sulfated mucopolysaccharides in the ground substance. When accompanied by pain, it is sometimes considered part of or confused with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Description. Patellofemoral arthritis occurs when the articular cartilage along the trochlear groove and on the underside of the patella wears down and becomes inflamed. When cartilage wears away, it becomes frayed and, when the wear is severe, the underlying bone may become exposed.
It has been hypothesized that patellofemoral pain, a common knee condition in adolescents and young adults, may be a precursor of degenerative joint changes and may ultimately lead to patellofemoral osteoarthritis.
Patellofemoral arthritis is where there is degeneration and inflammation of the bone and cartilage at the patella aka kneecap. Kneecap arthritis causes stiffness and pain at the front of the knee and makes activities such as kneeling, climbing stairs, walking on slopes and getting up from sitting difficult and painful.
The ICD-10 code for Patellofemoral disorders is M22. 2. Patellofemoral disorders, unspecified knee M22. 2X9 is a billable/specific ICD-10 code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Jumper's knee (patellar tendonitis) happens when the tendon connecting your shinbone to your kneecap becomes inflamed. Runner's knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) occurs when your kneecap has veered off the patellar groove.
Your knee is divided into three major compartments: Medial compartment — the inside part of the knee. Lateral compartment — the outside part of the knee. Patellofemoral compartment — the front of the knee between the patella and femur.
Patellofemoral (puh-tel-o-FEM-uh-rul) pain syndrome is pain at the front of your knee, around your kneecap (patella). Sometimes called "runner's knee," it's more common in people who participate in sports that involve running and jumping.
The patellofemoral joint is where the back of your patella (kneecap) and femur (thigh bone) meet at the front of your knee.
Runners and individuals with extra body weight are prone to wear and tear of the knees. 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.
Patellofemoral disorders, unspecified knee M22. 2X9 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 M22. 2X9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Patellofemoral disorders, right knee M22. 2X1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Patellofemoral instability is a result of malalignment of the patella in the trochlear grove caused by stretched or ruptured medial kneecap-stabilizers (traumatic) or anatomical anomalies of the knee joint.
Articular Cartilage Defect#N#For an isolated "articular cartilage defect" the most specific code would be M94.8X _: Other Specified Disorders of Cartilage (of joint). Although this code set includes the knee (lower leg: 6) and does not appear to exclude the Patella, I think that for the Patella, M22.8 _ (Other Disorders of the Patella) would be more correct. M24.8 _: Other Specified Derangement of Joint NEC seems to me to be far less specific. This is the simplest answer to the question, but this can be only a part of the joint problem. Other concerns are the presence or absence of a Cartilaginous Loose Body (s) originating from the "defect," and/or is there other articular cartilage disease of the joint, such as Chondromalacia?#N#Chondromalacia is "softening" of the articular cartilage, with varying degrees of depth and severity of involvement. It can progress to the point of producing an articular cartilage defect all the way to the bone underneath. For all joints and areas other than the Patella, M94.2 _ _ would apply to the associated Chondromalacia, if present. For Patellar Chondromalacia, if associated with an articular cartilage defect, then M22.4 _ would apply. However, the presence of Chondromalacia in any joint or area does not necessarily mean there is an articular cartilage defect, but the two can occur simultaneously/concurrently.#N#An articular cartilage defect can also be associated with &/or the source of a Cartilaginous Loose Body in the affected joint. For the knee joint, the code for an associated Loose Body would be M23.4 _; but for other joints, it would be M24.1 _ _.#N#I would be careful about "Cartilage Derangement" as regards this problem/issue. As it applies to the knee joint, "Cartilage Derangement" applies to meniscal tears, not articular cartilage disorders.#N#I hope this is more helpful than confusing.#N#Respectfully submitted, Alan Pechacek, M.D.
However, the presence of Chondromalacia in any joint or area does not necessarily mean there is an articular cartilage defect, but the two can occur simultaneously/concurrently. An articular cartilage defect can also be associated with &/or the source of a Cartilaginous Loose Body in the affected joint.