ICD-10-CM M23.42: Loose body in knee, left knee

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for M23.42

Loose body in knee, left knee

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code M23.42 (Loose body in knee)

ICD-10-CM code M23.42 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 M23.42 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about M23.42 - Loose body in knee, left knee. 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 Loose body in knee related to left knee.