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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Internal Derangement of Knee

ICD-10 Coding for Internal Derangement of Knee

M23.2X
M23.8X

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for internal derangement of knee includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Knee Derangement
Meniscal Tear
Ligamentous Instability
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Internal Derangement of Knee

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Internal Derangement of Knee

Use ICD-10 code M23.2X for derangement of meniscus due to old tear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Derangement of meniscus due to old tear

Non-Billable
M23.2X
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI confirmation of old meniscal tear
documentation:
  • • Patient history indicating injury occurred over a year ago

Applicable To

  • • Old meniscal tear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the chronic nature and origin of the tear.

Other internal derangements of knee

Non-Billable
M23.8X
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Arthroscopic findings of non-meniscal derangement

Applicable To

  • • Plica syndrome
  • • Infrapatellar fat pad impingement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of derangement.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M17.0

Primary osteoarthritis of knee

Use when osteoarthritis is present alongside meniscal derangement.

Z89.5

Acquired absence of lower limb

Use if the patient has undergone amputation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for internal derangement of the knee?

The ICD-10 code for internal derangement of the knee includes M23.2X for meniscal derangement due to old tear and M23.8X for other internal derangements.

How do you code a chronic meniscal tear?

For a chronic meniscal tear, use ICD-10 code M23.2X, which specifies derangement of meniscus due to an old tear.

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