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M71.2

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker]

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Cannot be coded with M71.2

  • • synovial cyst of popliteal space with rupture (M66.0)

❌ Excludes1

inherited from M71

Rules from parent category M71: Other bursopathies

  • • bunion (M20.1)
  • • bursitis related to use, overuse or pressure (M70.-)
  • • enthesopathies (M76-M77)

Child Codes (3)

M71.20Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], unspecified kneeM71.21Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], right kneeM71.22Synovial cyst of popliteal space [Baker], left knee

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Code Information

CodeM71.2
BillableNo — Header code
ParentM71
CategoryDiseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Excludes14 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)