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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Torn Meniscus

ICD-10 Coding for Left Knee Torn Meniscus

S83.22XA
M23.262

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code S83.22XA for tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S83.22XA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Acute traumatic event with MRI confirmation
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'acute' and 'left knee'

Applicable To

  • • Acute tear of medial meniscus, left knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes the type of tear and laterality.

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

Billable Code
M23.262
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of prior knee injury
  • • MRI showing degenerative changes
documentation:
  • • Ensure documentation includes chronicity and laterality.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic tear of medial meniscus, left knee
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.562

Pain in left knee

Use when pain management is a focus of care.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for an acute tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee is S83.22XA.

How do you code a chronic meniscus tear in the left knee?

For a chronic meniscus tear in the left knee, use ICD-10 code M23.262.

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