Chronic instability of knee
Chronic instability of knee
M23.5 is a header (parent) code in the ICD-10-CM hierarchy. It is not billable for claim submission. Use one of the billable child codes listed below.
Billable codes in this category
Each of the codes below is billable. Choose the one that most accurately describes the patient's diagnosis.
Chronic instability of the knee, reported when laterality (right or left) is not documented in the medical record.
Chronic instability of the right knee due to ligamentous insufficiency, representing a persistent, non-acute condition of the right knee joint that has not resolved after the initial injury period.
Chronic instability of the left knee due to ligamentous laxity or insufficiency, representing a persistent, non-acute condition affecting joint integrity on the left side.