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

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

S83.22XA
M23.221

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

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

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

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

Non-Billable
S83.22XA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI confirmation of medial meniscus tear
documentation:
  • • Specify laterality and encounter type

Applicable To

  • • Acute medial meniscus tear, right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'right knee' and encounter type.

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

Billable Code
M23.221
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of previous meniscus tear
  • • Recurrent knee instability
documentation:
  • • Document chronicity and previous injury history.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic instability of medial meniscus, right knee
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in right knee

Use if pain persists after tear resolution or is unrelated to the primary diagnosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for an acute medial meniscus tear in the right knee is S83.22XA for the initial encounter.

How do you document a medial meniscus tear in the right knee?

Document the tear type, laterality, encounter type, and confirm with MRI findings for accurate coding.

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