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M92.523

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Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, bilateral

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A condition where the growth plate at the top of the shinbone (tibia tubercle) becomes inflamed and damaged in children, affecting both legs. This commonly causes knee pain and swelling, especially during physical activity.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is specific to bilateral involvement; use M92.521 or M92.522 for unilateral cases
  • •Verify documentation confirms both legs are affected before assigning this bilateral code

Code Hierarchy

└M92Other juvenile osteochondrosis└M92.5Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula└M92.52Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle└M92.523Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, bilateral
└M92.523Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, bilateral

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