M23.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Cystic meniscus
M23.0 isn’t billable on its own. Choose one of the 27 billable codes beneath it, the one the documentation supports.
Official description
M23.0Cystic meniscus
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Billable codes under M23.0
M23.0 can’t be reported on its own. Choose the code below that matches what the note documents.
M23.00 · Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus
M23.000Cystic meniscus, unspecified lateral meniscus, right kneeM23.001Cystic meniscus, unspecified lateral meniscus, left kneeM23.002Cystic meniscus, unspecified lateral meniscus, unspecified kneeM23.003Cystic meniscus, unspecified medial meniscus, right kneeM23.004Cystic meniscus, unspecified medial meniscus, left kneeM23.005Cystic meniscus, unspecified medial meniscus, unspecified kneeM23.006Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus, right kneeM23.007Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus, left kneeM23.009Cystic meniscus, unspecified meniscus, unspecified kneeWhere M23.0 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
- 3
Category M23
Internal derangement of knee
- 4
Code M23.0
Cystic meniscus
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M23.0.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M23.0.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M23.0.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M23.0.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M23.0.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M23.0 mean?
M23.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cystic meniscus.”
Is M23.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M23.0 has 27 billable codes beneath it in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M23.0 located in ICD-10-CM?
M23.0 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Other joint disorders (M20-M25) (M20–M25), under category M23, Internal derangement of knee.
What coding notes are listed for M23.0?
No inclusion terms are listed for M23.0 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.