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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

S83.511A
M23.521

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for anterior cruciate ligament injury includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
ACL Injury
ACL Tear
Torn ACL
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Use ICD-10 code S83.511A for sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

Billable Code
S83.511A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of acute knee trauma with positive Lachman test

Applicable To

  • • Acute ACL tear of right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the mechanism of injury and laterality.

Chronic instability of right knee, anterior cruciate ligament

Non-Billable
M23.521
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Chronic ACL insufficiency of right knee

Important Notes

  • • Document the history of the injury and current instability.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W01.0XXA

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling, initial encounter

Use to document the external cause of the ACL injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an ACL tear?

The ICD-10 code for an acute ACL tear of the right knee is S83.511A. Ensure to document the laterality and mechanism of injury for accurate coding.

How do you code chronic ACL instability?

Chronic ACL instability is coded as M23.521 for the right knee. Document the history of the injury and current symptoms for proper coding.

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