ICD-10-CM Code M93.251
Osteochondritis dissecans, right hip
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M93.251 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of osteochondritis dissecans, right hip. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M932 is used to code Osteochondritis dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD or OD) is a joint disorder in which cracks form in the articular cartilage and the underlying subchondral bone. OCD usually causes pain and swelling of the affected joint which catches and locks during movement. Physical examination typically reveals an effusion, tenderness, and a crackling sound with joint movement.
Specialty: | Rheumatology |
MeSH Code: | D010008 |
ICD 9 Code: | 732.7 |
A large flap lesion in the femur head typical of late stage Osteochondritis dissecans. In this case, the lesion was caused by avascular necrosis of the bone just under the cartilage.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #553-554 - Bone diseases and arthropathies with MCC.
- DRG Group #553-554 - Bone diseases and arthropathies without MCC.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
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 M93.251 and a single ICD9 code, 732.7 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M93.25 - Osteochondritis dissecans of hip