2025 ICD-10-CM code M92.3
Other juvenile osteochondrosis of the upper limb. This condition affects bone formation centers in children and adolescents, causing temporary bone tissue death, which typically regenerates.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs, symptoms, and imaging findings consistent with juvenile osteochondrosis.The documentation should support the need for the diagnostic tests and treatment provided.
Providers diagnose the condition based on patient history, physical exam, and X-rays. Treatment typically includes rest, casting, and rarely, surgery.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Osteopathies and chondropathies (M80-M94)
In simple words: This is a bone condition that affects growing children and teens.A part of the bone may temporarily die, but it usually gets better on its own. It might cause some aching in the affected area.
Other juvenile osteochondrosis of the upper limb refers to a disease affecting the ossification centers (growth plates) in children and adolescents.In this condition, the bone tissue in these areas undergoes necrosis (death) but usually regenerates.It is characterized by a dull, aching sensation in the affected joints, especially with pressure.Diagnosis is based on symptoms, physical examination, and X-rays. Treatment is primarily conservative, involving rest and sometimes casting to restrict joint movement.Surgical intervention to remove bone fragments is rare.
Example 1: A 10-year-old baseball pitcher presents with persistent elbow pain after pitching. X-rays reveal changes consistent with osteochondrosis of the capitellum., A 14-year-old gymnast experiences wrist pain during and after practice. The physician suspects osteochondrosis of the distal radius based on examination and imaging., A 12-year-old child complains of shoulder pain and limited range of motion. Diagnostic imaging confirms osteochondrosis of the proximal humerus.
Documentation should include patient history (including onset and nature of symptoms), physical examination findings (including location and severity of pain, range of motion limitations), and imaging results (X-rays or other relevant studies).
- Specialties:Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Rheumatology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital (if surgery is required)