M22.0 – Recurrent dislocation of patella

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other joint disorders

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M22.0

Code: M22.0 (claims format: M220)
Description: Recurrent dislocation of patella
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M20-M25 Other joint disorders
Parent codes: M22

Billable codes under M22.0

M22.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M22 – Disorder of patella

Excludes2 (not included here):

traumatic dislocation of patella (S83.0-)

Block M20-M25

Excludes2 (not included here):

joints of the spine (M40-M54)

Index terms for M22.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Dislocation, patella, recurrent

Related codes in M22

M22.1 – Recurrent subluxation of patellaHeader
M22.2 – Patellofemoral disordersHeader
M22.3 – Other derangements of patellaHeader
M22.4 – Chondromalacia patellaeHeader
M22.8 – Other disorders of patellaHeader
M22.9 – Unspecified disorder of patellaHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M22.0?

M22.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for recurrent dislocation of patella, in the block M20-M25 (Other joint disorders).

Is M22.0 a billable code?

No. M22.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M22.0 belong to?

It belongs to category M22 – Disorder of patella.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.