2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M22.2X9Patellofemoral disorders, unspecified knee

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M20-M25›M22

ICD-10-CM M22.2X9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M22.2X9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for patellofemoral disorders, unspecified knee. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 562 through 563. Coders also document this condition as disorder of patellofemoral joint. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified joint disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M22.2X9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Patellofemoral disorders, unspecified knee
Short Description
Patellofemoral disorders, unspecified knee
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M22.2X
Patellofemoral disorders

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM20-M25Other joint disorders
CategoryM22Disorder of patella
This CodeM22.2X9Patellofemoral disorders, unspecified knee

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Disorder of patellofemoral joint
  • Patellofemoral stress syndrome

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS007
Other specified joint disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Knee Injuries and Disorders

Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have knee problems. Knee problems can cause pain and difficulty walking.

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Convert M22.2X9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
717.89 Int derangement knee NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M22.2X9Overview

Is M22.2X9 (Patellofemoral disorders) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report patellofemoral disorders, unspecified knee on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M22.2X9 group to?

When patellofemoral disorders, unspecified knee is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 562, 563, with relative weights from 0.8955 to 1.4248 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M22.2X9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, patellofemoral disorders, unspecified knee converts to ICD-9-CM 717.89 (int derangement knee NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.