ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
M12.169 Kaschin-Beck disease, unspecified knee
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- M12 Other specific arthropathies
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Other codes in M12
169 complete codes in this category.
- M12.149Kaschin-Beck disease, unspecified hand
- M12.151Kaschin-Beck disease, right hip
- M12.152Kaschin-Beck disease, left hip
- M12.159Kaschin-Beck disease, unspecified hip
- M12.161Kaschin-Beck disease, right knee
- M12.162Kaschin-Beck disease, left knee
- M12.169Kaschin-Beck disease, unspecified knee
- M12.171Kaschin-Beck disease, right ankle and foot
- M12.172Kaschin-Beck disease, left ankle and foot
- M12.179Kaschin-Beck disease, unspecified ankle and foot
- M12.18Kaschin-Beck disease, vertebrae
- M12.19Kaschin-Beck disease, multiple sites
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Kaschin-Beck disease, unspecified knee”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to M12.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has M12, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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