M92.42
BillableJuvenile osteochondrosis of patella, left knee
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A bone condition in children where the left kneecap (patella) growth plate becomes inflamed and damaged, causing pain and potential movement limitations.
Coding Tips
- •Verify left knee involvement is clearly documented
- •This condition is also known as Kohler disease of the patella when affecting the patellar growth plate
Code Hierarchy
└M92Other juvenile osteochondrosis└M92.4Juvenile osteochondrosis of patella└M92.42Juvenile osteochondrosis of patella, left knee
└M92.42Juvenile osteochondrosis of patella, left knee