ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
M23.042 — Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of lat mensc, left knee
Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of lateral meniscus, left knee
Chapter M00-M99: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
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Common questions about M23.042 (Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of lat mensc, left knee)
What does ICD-10 code M23.042 mean?
M23.042 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of lat mensc, left knee. Cystic meniscus, anterior horn of lateral meniscus, left knee. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is M23.042 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, M23.042 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does M23.042 belong to?
M23.042 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue" (codes M00-M99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗