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ICD-10-CM Code for Recurrent dislocation of patella, left knee M22.02

ICD-10 code M22.02 for Recurrent dislocation of patella, left knee is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .

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Recurrent dislocation of patella, left knee

M22

Excludes2: traumatic dislocation of patella (S83.0-)

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Chondromalacia
[QUOTE="slrogers63, post: 377037, member: 282253"]Where can I find that in writing?[/QUOTE] ICD Book has it in writing. Follow the index. chondromalacia > Knee. M94.2- has an excludes 1 note for pate... [ Read More ]
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