Plica syndrome, unspecified knee. M67.50 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM M67.50 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M67.50 - other international versions of ICD-10 M67.50 may differ.
M67.50 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 M67.50 became effective on October 1, 2021.
M67.51 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM M67.51 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M67.51 - other international versions of ICD-10 M67.51 may differ.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M67.50 - other international versions of ICD-10 M67.50 may differ. Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
ICD-10 Code for Plica syndrome, left knee- M67. 52- Codify by AAPC.
A plica is a fold in the membrane that protects your knee joint. Most people have four folds in each knee. Sometimes the plica located in the middle of your knee becomes irritated. This is called plica syndrome and it's characterized by pain, swelling and instability.
(plī′kə) pl. plicae (plī′sē, -kē) A fold or ridge, as of skin, membrane, or shell.
The medial plica of the knee is a thin, well-vascularized intraarticular fold of the joint lining, or synovial tissue, over the medial aspect of the knee (Fig. 1). It is present in everyone, but is more prominent in some people.
It is a thin, pliable fold of synovial tissue with elastic and areolar components. The infrapatel- lar plica may be a complete septum or may be partially attached to the anterior cruciate liga- ment. The infrapatellar plica may be split, fenes- trated, or absent [2, 3].
People with plica syndrome may experience: Pain and tenderness to touch in the front of the knee, and on the inside of the kneecap. A "catching" or "snapping" sensation when bending the knee. Dull knee pain at rest, which increases with activity.
A pathologic plica synovialis can be the sole cause of disabling painful symptoms in the knee. This syndrome accounts for 5% or fewer of pathologic conditions that serve as indications for arthroscopic surgery.
Knee plica problems usually get better without surgery. You'll need to rest your knee for a while and put ice on it. Your doctor may suggest anti-inflammatory pain medicine, like ibuprofen or naproxen, and stretching your leg muscles, especially your quadriceps and hamstrings.
Diagnosis of symptomatic plicae is based on clinical findings. MRI can detect abnormal plicae, as well as other intra-articular pathology which may account for patient symptoms.
The lateral plica is also known as plica synovialis lateralis or lateral para-patellar plica. It is longitudinal, thin and is located 1-2 cm lateral to the patella.
Knee plica problems usually get better without surgery. You'll need to rest your knee for a while and put ice on it. Your doctor may suggest anti-inflammatory pain medicine, like ibuprofen or naproxen, and stretching your leg muscles, especially your quadriceps and hamstrings.
If your treatment is nonsurgical, you should be able to return to normal activity within four to six weeks. You may work with a physical therapist during this time. Treatments involve stretching and strengthening exercises for the leg.
There is no harm in removing plica as your body can remain without it. The surgery does not involve any complications and side effects. The recovery time ranges from four to six weeks.
Diagnosis of symptomatic plicae is based on clinical findings. MRI can detect abnormal plicae, as well as other intra-articular pathology which may account for patient symptoms.