M23.0
Non-billableCystic meniscus
Cystic meniscus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •joints of the spineM40-M54
- •current injury - see injury of knee and lower legS80-S89
- •recurrent dislocation or subluxation of jointsM24.4
- •recurrent dislocation or subluxation of patellaM22.0-M22.1
Child Codes (7)
M23.00Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus
M23.01Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus
M23.02Cystic meniscus, posterior horn of medial meniscus
M23.03Cystic meniscus, other medial meniscus
M23.04Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of lateral meniscus
M23.05Cystic meniscus, posterior horn of lateral meniscus
M23.06Cystic meniscus, other lateral meniscus
Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cystic meniscus?
The ICD-10-CM code for cystic meniscus is M23.0. The full clinical description is "Cystic meniscus". M23.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M23.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M23.0 represents “Cystic meniscus”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M23.0 a billable code?
No, M23.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under M23.0.
What chapter is M23.0 in?
M23.0 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M23.0?
M23.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: ankylosis (M24.66); deformity of knee (M21.-); osteochondritis dissecans (M93.2).
What are the subcategories under M23.0?
M23.0 has 7 child codes, including: M23.00 (Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus), M23.01 (Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus), M23.02 (Cystic meniscus, posterior horn of medial meniscus), M23.03 (Cystic meniscus, other medial meniscus), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M23.0?
M23.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0263787. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M23.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cystic meniscus affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M23.0?
M23.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: FA33.0 (Cystic meniscus).
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