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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Knee Strain

ICD-10 Coding for Knee Strain

S76.011
S76.012

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

Also Known as:
Thigh Muscle Strain
Quadriceps Strain
Hamstring Strain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Knee Strain

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

Use ICD-10 code S76.011 for strain of right anterior thigh muscle, fascia and tendon, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Strain of right anterior thigh muscle, fascia and tendon

Non-Billable
S76.011
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Sudden onset of pain during activity with palpable defect in muscle
documentation:
  • • Specify anterior vs. posterior muscle involvement

Applicable To

  • • Quadriceps strain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and muscle group.

Strain of left anterior thigh muscle, fascia and tendon

Non-Billable
S76.012
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Quadriceps strain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and muscle group.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M76.32

Iliotibial band syndrome, left knee

Use for chronic overuse strain with repetitive motion etiology.

M76.31

Iliotibial band syndrome, right knee

Use for chronic overuse strain with repetitive motion etiology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for knee strain?

The ICD-10 code for knee strain is S76.011 for right anterior thigh muscle strain and S76.012 for left anterior thigh muscle strain.

How do you document a knee strain?

Document a knee strain by specifying the muscle group, laterality, mechanism of injury, and confirm with imaging if possible.

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