ICD Code M23.305

ICD code M23.305 is other meniscus derangements involving the unspecified medial meniscus of an unspecified knee.

1. Patient presents with knee pain localized to the medial aspect.

2. Clinical evaluation reveals symptoms suggestive of meniscal pathology, such as joint line tenderness, swelling, or locking.

3. Imaging studies (e.g., MRI) indicate derangement of the medial meniscus without a more specific diagnosis.

4. No clear evidence of a specific type of meniscal tear (e.g., bucket handle, complex, or horizontal).

5. The affected knee is not specified as right or left in the documentation.

6. The meniscal derangement does not fit criteria for other, more specific meniscal disorders.

7. Symptoms may include intermittent knee locking, catching, or giving way.

8. Physical examination may reveal a positive McMurray or Thessaly test, but findings are nonspecific.

9. There is no history or evidence of prior meniscal surgery on the affected knee.

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code M23.305 include:

- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral including any meniscal shaving)

- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral including any meniscal shaving)

- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)

- 29883: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral)

- 27332: Arthrotomy with excision of semilunar cartilage (meniscectomy), knee

- 27333: Arthrotomy with excision of semilunar cartilage (meniscectomy), knee; with synovectomy

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment of ICD code M23.305.

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