M23.302 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Other meniscus derangements, unspecified lateral meniscus, unspecified knee in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
When is it used?
May be used when a clinician documents other meniscus derangements, unspecified lateral meniscus, unspecified knee in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
ChapterDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
BlockOther joint disorders
Flags
BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes
Source
SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026
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