Kienböck's disease of adults. M93.1 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 M93.1 became effective on October 1, 2018.
Summary Summary. Kienbock's disease is a condition characterized by interruption of blood supply to one of the small bones of the hand near the wrist (the lunate).
There are several nonsurgical and surgical options for treating Kienbock's disease. Nonsurgical options include keeping the wrist from moving and medications. Surgical options include restoring blood flow to the wrist and evening out the length of arm bones.
In very few cases have there been people that have acquired it in both wrists. Kienböck's disease is classified as a "rare disorder," meaning that it affects fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. population. Many Kienböck's patients are frustrated by the lack of consensus among hand surgeons about optimal treatments for Kienböck's.
There are several nonsurgical and surgical options for treating Kienbock 's disease. [6] Nonsurgical options include keeping the wrist from moving and medications. Surgical options include restoring blood flow to the wrist and evening out the length of arm bones. The goals of treatment are to reduce pain, improve wrist movement, and stop the disease from getting worse. [2] [4]
Kienbock's disease usually slowly gets worse over time. The underlying cause of Kienbock's disease is unknown. Diagnosis is made by imaging studies such as an MRI or CT scan. Treatment aims to relieve pressure and restore blood flow within the bone, and includes both surgical and non-surgical methods. [1] [2] [3]
Joint swelling. It is not well understood how Kienbock's disease changes over time. Most people start to develop symptoms in early adulthood. Typically, only one wrist is affected. Over time, the wrist joint may break down leading to arthritis in the surrounding bones.
M93.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of kienbock's disease of adults. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
Kienböck's disease is a disorder of the wrist. It is named for Dr. Robert Kienböck, a radiologist in Vienna, Austria who described osteomalacia of the lunate in 1910.
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