M67.46: Ganglion Lower leg
One or more ganglion cysts have formed in your lower leg or knee.
Your fluid-filled cavities have formed in a joint capsule or tendon sheath.
Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones. A tendon sheath is a covering for the tendon. It cushions the tendon and contains a small amount of fluid. This reduces friction between the tendon and its surroundings. Joints are encased in a joint capsule. The joint capsule contains synovial fluid. This enables the bones to slide easily past one another.
Fluid-filled cavities in a joint capsule or tendon sheath are also known as ganglion cysts. They can occur as a result of over-use and wear-and-tear.
These ganglion cysts may be visible externally, or they may be noticeable beneath the skin. This can also result in pain.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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