What is the ICD-10 code for osteochondral lesion?

The ICD-10 code for osteochondral lesion varies by location: M93.26- for the knee and M93.21- for the shoulder.

How do you document an osteochondral lesion?

Document the lesion's size, stability, and imaging findings. Include specific terms like 'unstable OCD lesion' and confirm with MRI or CT.

ICD-10 Coding for Osteochondral Lesion(M93.26, M24.111, M24.17)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for osteochondral lesions, including documentation requirements and common pitfalls. Ensure accurate coding with our comprehensive guide.

Also known as:

Osteochondritis DissecansOsteochondral DefectOsteochondral Injury

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Osteochondral Lesion

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
M93.26	Osteochondritis dissecans of knee	Use when OCD lesions are confirmed by imaging with documentation of fragment stability and location.	MRI showing subchondral fracture and cartilage breach
M93.21	Osteochondritis dissecans of shoulder	Use for OCD lesions in the shoulder with specific glenoid or humeral head involvement.	MRI showing loose body and subchondral fracture
M24.17	Other articular cartilage disorders, ankle and foot	Use for chronic osteochondral lesions in the ankle and foot without loose bodies.	CT confirming subchondral cyst without loose body

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Osteochondritis dissecans knee

M93.26

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Fracture of lower legS82.8

Other articular cartilage disorders, shoulderM24.111

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Osteochondral Lesion.

Vague documentation of cartilage defects

Impact

Clinical: Impacts treatment decisions., Regulatory: Leads to coding inaccuracies., Financial: Potential for incorrect billing.

Mitigation

Use specific terminology, Include imaging findings

Using M24.17- for traumatic talar fracture

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect reimbursement due to misclassification., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Use S93.4- + S82.8- for acute fractures.

Incorrect use of unspecified codes

Impact

Using unspecified codes without imaging correlation.

Mitigation

Ensure all documentation includes imaging findings and lesion specifics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Primary Code

M93.26

Osteochondritis dissecans knee

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