Other juvenile osteochondrosis
Chapter 13:Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
ICD-10 M92 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of other juvenile osteochondrosis.
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code M92 refers to 'Other juvenile osteochondrosis,' which encompasses a variety of conditions affecting the growth and development of bones and cartilage in children and adolescents. This category includes conditions such as osteochondritis dissecans, which involves the separation of cartilage from the underlying bone, and other less common forms of juvenile osteochondrosis that do not fall under more specific categories. These conditions are typically characterized by pain, swelling, and limited mobility in the affected joints, and they can significantly impact a child's physical activity and quality of life.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
M92 includes various forms of juvenile osteochondrosis, such as osteochondritis dissecans and other unspecified types that affect the growth of bones and cartilage in children and adolescents.
M92 codes should be used when diagnosing conditions related to juvenile osteochondrosis that do not fit into more specific categories, particularly when there is evidence of joint pain, swelling, or mobility issues in young patients.
Documentation should include a detailed clinical history, physical examination findings, diagnostic imaging results, and any treatment plans or follow-up care related to the juvenile osteochondrosis condition.
