M01.X6
Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Direct infection of knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
Use a more specific code (3 billable)
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M00-M02Infectious arthropathies (M00-M02)
M01Direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
M01.XDirect infection of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
M01.X6Direct infection of knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereNot billable
M01.X61Direct infection of right knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereBillable
M01.X62Direct infection of left knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereBillable
M01.X69Direct infection of unspecified knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhereBillable
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M01.X6:
categoryM01
Direct infections of joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
View context instructionschapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
View context instructionsMS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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