M71.2
Non-billableSynovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker]
Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker]
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
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(7)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(25)
UMLS
- BAKER CYSTC0032650
- Baker CystC0032650
- Baker CystsC0032650
- Baker's CystC0032650
- Baker's cystC0032650
- Baker's cyst of kneeC0032650
- Cyst, BakerC0032650
- Cyst, PoplitealC0032650
- Cysts, BakerC0032650
- Cysts, PoplitealC0032650
- POPLITEAL CYSTC0032650
- Popliteal CystC0032650
- Popliteal CystsC0032650
- Popliteal cystC0032650
- Popliteal synovial cystC0032650
- Synovial cyst of popliteal spaceC0032650
- Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker]C0032650
- Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], unspecified kneeC0032650
- Synovial popliteal cystC0032650
- Synovial popliteal cyst (disorder)C0032650
- baker's cystC0032650
- baker's cystsC0032650
- popliteal cystC0032650
- popliteal cystsC0032650
- synovial cyst of kneeC0032650
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for synovial cyst of popliteal space [baker]?
The ICD-10-CM code for synovial cyst of popliteal space [baker] is M71.2. The full clinical description is "Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker]". M71.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M71.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M71.2 represents “Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker]”. 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 M71.2 a billable code?
No, M71.2 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 M71.2.
What chapter is M71.2 in?
M71.2 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M71.2?
M71.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bunion (M20.1); bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure (M70.-); enthesopathies (M76-M77); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under M71.2?
M71.2 has 3 child codes, including: M71.20 (Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], unspecified knee), M71.21 (Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], right knee), M71.22 (Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], left knee).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M71.2?
M71.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0032650. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M71.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like synovial cyst of popliteal space [baker] 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 M71.2?
M71.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: FB50.2 (Synovial cyst of popliteal space).
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