ICD Code M22.2X1

ICD code M22.2X1 is patellofemoral disorders of the right knee.

1. Presence of anterior knee pain localized to the right knee

2. Clinical evidence of patellar maltracking or instability in the right knee

3. Symptoms such as crepitus, swelling, or locking of the right knee

4. Physical examination findings indicating patellofemoral dysfunction (e.g., positive apprehension test, J-sign, or patellar tilt)

5. Imaging studies (such as X-ray or MRI) supporting patellofemoral joint abnormalities in the right knee

6. Exclusion of other causes of knee pain (such as ligamentous injury or meniscal tear)

7. Chronicity or recurrence of symptoms affecting function or mobility

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code M22.2X1 include:

- 20610 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; major joint or bursa)

- 29881 (Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy)

- 29877 (Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage)

- 27332 (Repair, extensor tendon, knee)

- 27447 (Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing)

- 27446 (Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment)

- 27438 (Arthroplasty, patella; with prosthesis)

- 27420 (Reconstruction of dislocating patella; (eg, Hauser type procedure))

- 27422 (Reconstruction of dislocating patella; with extensor realignment and/or muscle advancement or release)

- 73562 (Radiologic examination, knee; 3 views)

- 73721 (MRI, any joint of lower extremity; without contrast)

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