Question 1

Is M22 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, M22 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code M22 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code M22 represents Disorder of patella. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code M22 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code M22 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M22?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for M22 is section:M20-M25 (Other joint disorders (M20-M25)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from M22?

Accepted Answer

Code M22 has Type 2 Excludes including: traumatic dislocation of patella (S83.0-). These conditions are not included in M22 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

M222026

Excludes212Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is M22 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code M22 mean?

When was ICD-10 code M22 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code M22?

What conditions should be coded separately from M22?