M23.01 - Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus

Version 2023
ICD-10:M23.01
Short Description:Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus
Long Description:Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus
Status: Not Valid for Submission
Version:ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:
  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00–M99)
    • Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
      • Internal derangement of knee (M23)

M23.01 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding for Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus

Non-specific codes like M23.01 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus:

  • BILLABLE CODE - Use M23.011 for Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus, right knee
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use M23.012 for Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus, left knee
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use M23.019 for Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of medial meniscus, unspecified knee

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index:

Patient Education


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.

Knee problems are very common, and they occur in people of all ages. Knee problems can interfere with many things, from participation in sports to simply getting up from a chair and walking. This can have a big impact on your life.

The most common disease affecting the knee is osteoarthritis. The cartilage in the knee gradually wears away, causing pain and swelling.

Injuries to ligaments and tendons also cause knee problems. A common injury is to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). You usually injure your ACL by a sudden twisting motion. ACL and other knee injuries are common sports injuries.

Treatment of knee problems depends on the cause. In some cases your doctor may recommend knee replacement.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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