2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M92.599
Other juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula, unspecified leg
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- M92.599
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Other juvenile osteochon of tibia and fibula, unsp leg
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
- Chronic
- Code Navigator:
M92.599 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia and fibula, 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 M92.599 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.
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
M92599 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.