M23.00
Non-billableCystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus
Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Cystic meniscus, unspecified lateral meniscus
- Cystic meniscus, unspecified medial meniscus
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 (9)
M23.000Cystic meniscus, unspecified lateral meniscus, right knee
M23.001Cystic meniscus, unspecified lateral meniscus, left knee
M23.002Cystic meniscus, unsp lateral meniscus, unspecified knee
M23.003Cystic meniscus, unspecified medial meniscus, right knee
M23.004Cystic meniscus, unspecified medial meniscus, left knee
M23.005Cystic meniscus, unsp medial meniscus, unspecified knee
M23.006Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus, right knee
M23.007Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus, left knee
M23.009Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus, unspecified knee
Related Codes(6)
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
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus?
The ICD-10-CM code for cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus is M23.00. The full clinical description is "Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus". M23.00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M23.00 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M23.00 represents “Cystic meniscus, unspecified 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 M23.00 a billable code?
No, M23.00 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under M23.00.
What chapter is M23.00 in?
M23.00 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M23.00?
M23.00 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 M23.00?
M23.00 has 9 child codes, including: M23.000 (Cystic meniscus, unspecified lateral meniscus, right knee), M23.001 (Cystic meniscus, unspecified lateral meniscus, left knee), M23.002 (Cystic meniscus, unsp lateral meniscus, unspecified knee), M23.003 (Cystic meniscus, unspecified medial meniscus, right knee), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M23.00?
M23.00 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2894594, C2894595, C2894596. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M23.00 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cystic meniscus, unspecified 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 M23.00?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M23.00 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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