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

ICD-10 Coding for Medial Meniscus Tear of the Left Knee

S83.22XA
M23.222

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

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

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

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 symptoms and recent injury mechanism
documentation:
  • • MRI confirmation of tear

Applicable To

  • • Acute traumatic tear of medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the acuity and mechanism of injury.

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

Billable Code
M23.222
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Chronic instability of medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Document chronicity and any degenerative changes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in left knee

Use if pain persists after primary injury is resolved.

M17.9

Osteoarthritis, unspecified

Use if degenerative changes are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for an acute medial meniscus tear in the left knee is S83.22XA, while chronic conditions use M23.222.

How do you document a medial meniscus tear?

Documentation should include the tear's laterality, type, acuity, and supporting imaging findings to ensure accurate coding.

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