2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M92.509
Unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified leg
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- M92.509
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified leg
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
- Chronic
- Code Navigator:
M92.509 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis, unspecified leg. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like M92.509 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Angulation deformity of lower leg
- Juvenile osteochondrosis of os tibiale
- Varus deformity of tibia
Clinical Classification
Clinical Category is Other specified bone disease and musculoskeletal deformities
- CCSR Category Code: MUS028
- Inpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default inpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
- Outpatient Default CCSR: Y - Yes, default outpatient assignment for principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
Replacement Code
M92509 replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-CM code(s):
- M92.50 - Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula, unsp leg
- M92.50 - Unspecified juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula
Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - Code Added, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
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.