M23.34
Non-billableOth meniscus derangements, anterior horn of lateral meniscus
Other meniscus derangements, anterior horn of lateral 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 (3)
Related Codes(6)
M23.30Other meniscus derangements, unspecified meniscus
M23.31Oth meniscus derangements, anterior horn of medial meniscus
M23.32Oth meniscus derangements, posterior horn of medial meniscus
M23.33Other meniscus derangements, other medial meniscus
M23.35Oth meniscus derangements, posterior horn of lat mensc
M23.36Other meniscus derangements, other lateral meniscus
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth meniscus derangements, anterior horn of lateral meniscus?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth meniscus derangements, anterior horn of lateral meniscus is M23.34. The full clinical description is "Other meniscus derangements, anterior horn of lateral meniscus". M23.34 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M23.34 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M23.34 represents “Other meniscus derangements, anterior horn of lateral 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 M23.34 a billable code?
No, M23.34 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under M23.34.
What chapter is M23.34 in?
M23.34 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M23.34?
M23.34 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 M23.34?
M23.34 has 3 child codes, including: M23.341 (Oth meniscus derang, anterior horn of lat mensc, right knee), M23.342 (Oth meniscus derang, anterior horn of lat mensc, left knee), M23.349 (Oth meniscus derang, anterior horn of lat mensc, unsp knee).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M23.34?
M23.34 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2894685. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M23.34 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth meniscus derangements, anterior horn of lateral 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 M23.34?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M23.34 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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