M71.22
Billable codeSynovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], left knee
The ICD-10 code for synovial cyst of popliteal space [baker], left knee is M71.22.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- M71.20Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], unspecified knee
- M71.21Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], right knee
- M71.22Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], left knee
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 72751Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
M71.22 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.