M93.261
BillableOsteochondritis dissecans, right knee
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where a piece of bone and cartilage in the right knee joint becomes damaged and may separate, often causing pain, swelling, and difficulty walking.
Coding Tips
- •Verify right knee is clearly documented; this is a common site for osteochondritis dissecans
- •Do not confuse with meniscal tears or other knee pathologies
Code Hierarchy
└M93Other osteochondropathies└M93.2Osteochondritis dissecans└M93.26Osteochondritis dissecans knee└M93.261Osteochondritis dissecans, right knee
└M93.261Osteochondritis dissecans, right knee