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M23.5

Non-Billable
ChapterM00–M99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Chronic instability of knee

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
M23.50Chronic instability of knee, unspecified kneeM23.51Chronic instability of knee, right kneeM23.52Chronic instability of knee, left knee
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:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
M20-M25Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
M23Internal derangement of knee
M23.5Chronic instability of kneeNot billable
M23.50Chronic instability of knee, unspecified kneeBillable
M23.51Chronic instability of knee, right kneeBillable
M23.52Chronic instability of knee, left kneeBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M23.5:

categoryM23
Internal derangement of knee
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blockM20-M25
Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
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chapterCH13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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