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ICD-10-CM Code M22.42
Chondromalacia patellae, left knee

BILLABLE
Billable Code
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| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016

M22.42 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of chondromalacia patellae, left knee. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.


The ICD code M224 is used to code Chondromalacia patellae

Chondromalacia patellae (also known as CMP) is inflammation of the underside of the patella and softening of the cartilage.

Specialty: Orthopedics
MeSH Code: D046789
ICD 9 Code: 717.7
Source: Wikipedia

MS-DRG Mapping

  • DRG Group #562-563 - Fx, sprian, strn and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh with MCC.
  • DRG Group #562-563 - Fx, sprian, strn and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without MCC.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

Chondromalacia of patella (approximate match)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code M22.42 and a single ICD9 code, 717.7 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.


Parent Code: M22.4 - Chondromalacia patellae

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