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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Medial Meniscus Tear

ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Medial Meniscus Tear

S83.232A
M23.221

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

Also Known as:
Medial Meniscus Tear of the Left Knee
Left Knee Meniscal Tear
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Medial Meniscus Tear

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

Use ICD-10 code S83.232A for complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

Billable Code
S83.232A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI confirms complex tear with fluid signal
documentation:
  • • Surgical report confirms complex tear

Applicable To

  • • Complex tear of medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the tear type and laterality.

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

Billable Code
M23.221
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Chronic instability due to old meniscus tear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation reflects chronic nature and history of the condition.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z00.6

Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program

Use when imaging is performed to confirm the diagnosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee is S83.232A, used for acute injuries confirmed by imaging or surgery.

How do you code a chronic meniscus tear?

For chronic meniscus tears due to old injuries, use M23.221, which indicates derangement of the medial meniscus in the left knee.

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