Billable Medical Code for Synovial Cyst of Popliteal Space
Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 727.51
Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 727.51.
The Short Description Is: Popliteal synovial cyst.
Known As
Popliteal cyst is also known as bakers cyst of l knee, bakers cyst of left knee, bakers cyst of r knee, bakers cyst of right knee, rupture of popliteal cyst, rupture of popliteal space synovial cyst, and synovial cyst of right popliteal spac.
Popliteal Cyst Definition and Symptoms
A popliteal cyst, commonly known as a baker cyst, is a swelling behind the knee that is made up of a membrane lined sac. This sac is filled with fluid that has escaped from the joint. It is usually a result of a preexisting knee issue. Symptoms include swelling in the knee and leg, knee pain, and stiffness.