M23.302 – Other meniscus derangements, unspecified lateral meniscus, unspecified knee

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M23.302
Code
M23.302 (claims format: M23302)
Description
Other meniscus derangements, unspecified lateral meniscus, unspecified knee
Short description
Oth meniscus derangements, unsp lateral meniscus, unsp knee
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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
M23 › M23.3 › M23.30

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

M23 – Internal derangement of knee

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • ankylosis (M24.66)
  • deformity of knee (M21.-)
  • osteochondritis dissecans (M93.2)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • current injury - see injury of knee and lower leg (S80-S89)
  • recurrent dislocation or subluxation of joints (M24.4)
  • recurrent dislocation or subluxation of patella (M22.0-M22.1)

M23.3 – Other meniscus derangements

Applicable to:
  • Degenerate meniscus
  • Detached meniscus
  • Retained meniscus

M23.30 – Other meniscus derangements, unspecified meniscus

Applicable to:
  • Other meniscus derangements, unspecified lateral meniscus
  • Other meniscus derangements, unspecified medial meniscus

Block M20-M25

Excludes2 (not included here):

Related codes in M23.30

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M23.302?

M23.302 is the ICD-10-CM code for other meniscus derangements, unspecified lateral meniscus, unspecified knee, in the block M20-M25 (Other joint disorders).

Is M23.302 a billable code?

Yes. M23.302 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M23.302 belong to?

It belongs to category M23 – Internal derangement of knee.

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.