M23.2 ICD-10-CM Code: Derangement of meniscus due to old tear or injury
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
M23.2Derangement of meniscus due to old tear or injury
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where M23.2 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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Section
Other joint disorders (M20-M25)
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Category M23
Internal derangement of knee
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Code M23.2
Derangement of meniscus due to old tear or injury
Codes under M23.2
M23.2 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
M23.20Derangement of unspecified meniscus due to old tear or injuryM23.21Derangement of anterior horn of medial meniscus due to old tear or injuryM23.22Derangement of posterior horn of medial meniscus due to old tear or injuryM23.23Derangement of other medial meniscus due to old tear or injuryM23.24Derangement of anterior horn of lateral meniscus due to old tear or injuryM23.25Derangement of posterior horn of lateral meniscus due to old tear or injuryM23.26Derangement of other lateral meniscus due to old tear or injuryNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Old bucket-handle tear
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M23.2.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M23.2.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M23.2.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M23.2.
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 M23.2 mean?
M23.2 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Derangement of meniscus due to old tear or injury.”
Is M23.2 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M23.2 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M23.2 located in ICD-10-CM?
M23.2 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 M23.2?
Its listed inclusion terms are Old bucket-handle tear. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.