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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Knee Arthroscopy

ICD-10 Coding for Knee Arthroscopy

M23.201

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

Also Known as:
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Knee Scope
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Knee Arthroscopy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Knee Arthroscopy

Use ICD-10 code M23.201 for derangement of medial meniscus due to old tear or injury, unspecified knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Derangement of medial meniscus due to old tear or injury, unspecified knee

Billable Code
M23.201
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI shows chronic meniscal tear
coding:
  • • Differentiate from acute tear codes

Applicable To

  • • Medial meniscus tear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies chronicity and imaging confirmation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z96.651

Presence of artificial knee joint, right knee

Use when documenting the presence of a knee prosthesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for knee arthroscopy?

ICD-10 codes for knee arthroscopy depend on the specific procedure and condition, such as M23.201 for medial meniscus derangement.

How do you code a knee arthroscopy with chondroplasty?

Use G0289 for Medicare chondroplasty in a separate compartment, alongside the primary procedure code like 29881 for meniscectomy.

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