Osteochondritis dissecans other site

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a condition where a segment of bone and its overlying cartilage detaches from the articular surface due to avascular necrosis, occurring in an anatomical location not specifically classified elsewhere. It represents a localized area of subchondral bone death and subsequent separation.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation confirms osteochondritis dissecans affecting a joint or bone site other than the knee, ankle, elbow, hip, shoulder, or multiple sites. Supporting documentation should clearly identify the affected "other" site, such as the wrist, foot (excluding ankle), or spine.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies a site other than those with dedicated codes (e.g., knee, ankle).
Do not use for osteochondritis dissecans of the knee (M93.26-), ankle (M93.27-), or other specified sites.
Always code to the highest level of specificity, including laterality if documented for the "other" site.

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Code Hierarchy

▲M93.2Osteochondritis dissecans

M93.28(current)

Crosswalks

732.7ApproxICD-9

Same Category

M93Other osteochondropathies M93.0Slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)M93.00Unspecified slipped upper femoral epiphysis (nontraumatic)M93.001Unsp slipped upper femoral epiphysis, right hip M93.002Unsp slipped upper femoral epiphysis, left hip