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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Knee Contusion

ICD-10 Coding for Knee Contusion

S80.01XA
S80.02XA

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

Also Known as:
Bruised Knee
Knee Bruise
Contusion of Knee
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Knee Contusion

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

Use ICD-10 code S80.01XA for contusion of right knee, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Contusion of right knee, initial encounter

Billable Code
S80.01XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of ecchymosis and tenderness over the knee
documentation:
  • • Document laterality and encounter type

Applicable To

  • • Bruise of right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Contusion of left knee, initial encounter

Billable Code
S80.02XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of ecchymosis and tenderness over the knee
documentation:
  • • Document laterality and encounter type

Applicable To

  • • Bruise of left knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.818

Encounter for other preprocedural examination

Use for MRI follow-up to rule out other injuries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a knee contusion?

The ICD-10 code for a knee contusion is S80.01XA for the right knee and S80.02XA for the left knee, both for initial encounters.

How should a knee contusion be documented?

Document the laterality, encounter type, and any imaging results to ensure accurate coding and billing.

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