icd 10 code for synoval cyst

What is the ICD 10 code for synovial cyst of lumbar facet joint?

Facet joint cyst should be assigned to M53. 8x Other specified dorsopathies by following the index pathway: disorder, spine, specified = M53. 8x. [Effective 19 April 2013, ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS 8th Ed.]

What is a synovial cyst in the back?

Synovial cysts are abnormal fluid-filled sacs in joints in the spine. These cysts are benign, which means they are not cancerous. Synovial cysts typically develop as a result of degenerative changes that occur with aging. They can be found throughout the spine, but are most common in the lumbar region (low back).

What is the ICD 10 code for left knee Baker's cyst?

M71. 22 - Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], left knee. ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD 10 code for right knee cyst?

21 for Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], right knee is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

Is a synovial cyst the same as a ganglion cyst?

What is a ganglion cyst? A ganglion cyst, also known as a synovial cyst, is a benign, fluid-filled cyst found in or around a joint. It is quite common and benign, but it can also be painful and disfiguring. When located inside a joint, a ganglion cyst can limit motion.

What is a facet synovial cyst?

Synovial cysts are benign, fluid-filled sacs that develop in the facet joints of the lumbar spine (low back) as a result of degeneration. If large enough, these sacs can cause spinal stenosis; a narrowing of the spinal canal that places pressure on spinal nerves and causes pain.

What is the ICD-10 code for left knee swelling?

462 - Effusion, left knee.

What is the correct code for a Baker's cyst of the right knee?

21 - Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], right knee.

What is the ICD-10 code for osteoarthritis?

ICD-10 code M19. 90 for Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .

What is the ICD-10 code for right knee swelling?

M25. 461 - Effusion, right knee. ICD-10-CM.

What causes cysts on knees?

Knee damage caused by a sports injury or a blow to the knee can lead to a Baker's cyst developing. A Baker's cyst can also sometimes occur if you have a health condition such as: osteoarthritis – usually caused by age-related "wear and tear" of joints; it particularly affects the knees, hips, hands and big toe.

What is the ICD-10 code for right knee effusion?

ICD-10-CM Code for Effusion, right knee M25. 461.

Not Valid for Submission

727.40 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of synovial cyst, unspecified. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 727.40 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

Information for Patients

A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, elbow, or shoulder. Joints can be damaged by many types of injuries or diseases, including

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.