ICD-10-CM M22.4: Chondromalacia patellae

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M22.4

Chondromalacia patellae

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code M22.4 (Chondromalacia patellae)

ICD-10-CM code M22.4 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM M22.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M22.4 - Chondromalacia patellae. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Chondromalacia patellae.