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ICD-10-CM Code for Derangement of posterior horn of medial meniscus due to old tear or injury, right knee M23.221

ICD-10 code M23.221 for Derangement of posterior horn of medial meniscus due to old tear or injury, right knee is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .

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Derangement of posterior horn of medial meniscus due to old tear or injury, right knee

M23

Excludes1: ankylosis (M24.66)
deformity of knee (M21.-)
osteochondritis dissecans (M93.2)

Excludes2: current injury - see injury of knee and lower leg (S80-S89)
recurrent dislocation or subluxation of joints (M24.4)
recurrent dislocation or subluxation of patella (M22.0-M22.1)

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