What is the ICD-10 code for Osgood-Schlatter disease?

The ICD-10 code for Osgood-Schlatter disease is M92.52, with specific codes for laterality: M92.521 for right leg, M92.522 for left leg, and M92.523 for bilateral.

How is Osgood-Schlatter disease documented?

Document Osgood-Schlatter disease by noting the affected leg, clinical findings such as tibial tubercle tenderness, and imaging results showing fragmentation.

ICD-10 Coding for Osgood-Schlatter Disease(M92.521, M25.561, M25.562)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for Osgood-Schlatter disease, including documentation requirements and common pitfalls. Ensure accurate coding with our comprehensive guide.

Also known as:

Tibial Tubercle ApophysitisJuvenile Osteochondrosis of Tibia Tubercleosgood-schlatter syndrome

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Osgood-Schlatter Disease

M00-M99Primary Range

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
M92.521	Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, right leg	Use when Osgood-Schlatter disease is confirmed in the right leg with clinical and imaging evidence.	Tenderness at right tibial tubercle X-ray showing fragmentation of tibial tubercle
M92.522	Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, left leg	Use when Osgood-Schlatter disease is confirmed in the left leg with clinical and imaging evidence.	Tenderness at left tibial tubercle X-ray showing fragmentation of tibial tubercle
M92.523	Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, bilateral	Use when Osgood-Schlatter disease is confirmed bilaterally with clinical and imaging evidence.	Bilateral tenderness at tibial tubercles X-ray showing bilateral fragmentation of tibial tubercles

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, right leg

M92.521Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Proximal tibia osteochondrosis - Blount's diseaseM92.51

Patellar tendonitisS86.10

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

Failure to document imaging findings

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials due to insufficient documentation.

Mitigation

Ensure imaging results are included in the patient's record., Train staff on the importance of complete documentation.

Using unspecified code M92.529 when laterality is documented.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to denied claims due to lack of specificity., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Reduces the accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Ensure laterality is specified and use the correct code for the affected side.

Laterality documentation

Impact

Inadequate documentation of laterality can lead to coding errors.

Mitigation

Implement a checklist for documenting laterality in clinical notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with M92.521.

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Primary Code

M92.521

Juvenile osteochondrosis of tibia tubercle, right leg

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ICD-10 Coding for Osgood-Schlatter Disease(M92.521, M25.561, M25.562)

Documentation & Coding Risks

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