ICD-10-CM Loose References

"Loose" Annotation Back-References in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries

Browse the ICD-10-CM codes with references applicable to the clinical term "loose"

  • Loose - See Also: condition;
    • body
      • joint - M24.00 Loose body in unspecified joint
        • ankle - M24.07 Loose body in ankle and toe joints
        • elbow - M24.02 Loose body in elbow
        • hand - M24.04 Loose body in finger joints
        • hip - M24.05 Loose body in hip
        • knee - M23.4 Loose body in knee
        • shoulder (region) - M24.01 Loose body in shoulder
        • specified site NEC - M24.08 Loose body, other site
        • temporomandibular - M24.08 Loose body, other site
        • toe - M24.07 Loose body in ankle and toe joints
        • vertebra - M24.08 Loose body, other site
        • wrist - M24.03 Loose body in wrist
      • knee - M23.4 Loose body in knee
      • sheath, tendon - See: Disorder, tendon, specified type NEC;
    • cartilage - See: Loose, body, joint;
    • skin and subcutaneous tissue (following bariatric surgery weight loss) (following dietary weight loss) - L98.7 Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
    • tooth, teeth - K08.89 Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures

Applicable Clinical Terms Definitions

Cartilage: A non-vascular form of connective tissue composed of CHONDROCYTES embedded in a matrix that includes CHONDROITIN SULFATE and various types of FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. There are three major types: HYALINE CARTILAGE; FIBROCARTILAGE; and ELASTIC CARTILAGE.