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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Meniscus Tear

S83.232A
M23.22

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left 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 confirmation of complex tear
documentation:
  • • Detailed mechanism of injury

Applicable To

  • • Complex tear of left medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies tear type and laterality.

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

Non-Billable
M23.22
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of symptoms persisting over 3 months
  • • Absence of recent trauma

Applicable To

  • • Chronic instability of left medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Chronic conditions require documentation of symptom duration.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M17.9

Osteoarthritis, unspecified knee

Use when osteoarthritis is present alongside meniscus tear.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for an acute complex tear of the left medial meniscus is S83.232A. For chronic conditions, use M23.22.

How do you document a left meniscus tear?

Document the type of tear, laterality, mechanism of injury, and confirm with imaging. Include physical exam findings like the McMurray test.

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