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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for knee mouse

M23.4

Loose body in knee

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Mouse, joint › knee”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding knee mouse

The ICD-10-CM code for knee mouse is M23.4 (Loose body in knee).

Within M23 (internal derangement of knee), M23.4 is specifically for Loose body in knee. Related codes cover cystic meniscus (M23.0), derangement of meniscus due to old tear or injury (M23.2), other meniscus derangements (M23.3), chronic instability of knee (M23.5), other spontaneous disruption of ligament(s) of knee (M23.6), other internal derangements of knee (M23.8) and unspecified internal derangement of knee (M23.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M23.40 (unspecified knee), M23.41 (right knee) and M23.42 (left knee).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about knee mouse ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for knee mouse?

M23.4 — Loose body in knee (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M23.4 billable?

No. M23.4 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.