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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee ACL Tear

ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee ACL Tear

S83.512A
S83.512D

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

Also Known as:
Left Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Left ACL Rupture
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee ACL Tear

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee ACL Tear

Use ICD-10 code S83.512A for sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter

Billable Code
S83.512A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed acute tear via MRI
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify left knee and encounter type

Applicable To

  • • Acute tear of left ACL

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'tear' or 'sprain' and laterality.

Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, subsequent encounter

Billable Code
S83.512D
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Ongoing treatment for ACL tear

Applicable To

  • • Follow-up for left ACL tear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure encounter type is documented as subsequent.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.562

Pain in left knee

Use if pain persists beyond the acute phase.

Z47.1

Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

Use for post-reconstruction follow-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a left knee ACL tear?

The ICD-10 code for a left knee ACL tear is S83.512A for the initial encounter.

How do you code a chronic left knee ACL tear?

For chronic left knee ACL tears, use M23.512, indicating old disruption with instability.

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