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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Medial Meniscus Tear

S83.232A
M23.232

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code S83.232A 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

Billable Code
S83.232A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute symptoms and recent trauma
documentation:
  • • MRI confirmation of tear

Applicable To

  • • Acute traumatic tear of left medial meniscus

Important Notes

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

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

Billable Code
M23.232
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of knee pain without recent trauma
documentation:
  • • MRI findings consistent with degeneration

Applicable To

  • • Chronic degenerative tear of left medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Document the chronic nature and lack of recent trauma.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z47.81

Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

Use for post-surgical care following meniscus repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for an acute left medial meniscus tear is S83.232A, used for initial encounters of traumatic tears.

How do you code a chronic left medial meniscus tear?

For chronic or degenerative left medial meniscus tears, use ICD-10 code M23.232.

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