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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Meniscal Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Meniscal Injury

S83.22XA
M23.221

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

Also Known as:
Meniscus Tear
Meniscal Tear
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Meniscal Injury

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Meniscal Injury

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Tear of medial meniscus, current injury, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S83.22XA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Acute trauma with MRI evidence of tear

Applicable To

  • • Acute medial meniscus tear

Important Notes

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

Derangement of medial meniscus due to old tear or injury

Billable Code
M23.221
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI showing degenerative changes
  • • History of prior knee injury

Applicable To

  • • Chronic medial meniscus tear

Important Notes

  • • Document the chronic nature and any previous surgical interventions.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in right knee

Use to document associated knee pain.

Z96.651

Presence of artificial knee joint

Use if the patient has a knee replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an acute meniscal tear?

The ICD-10 code for an acute meniscal tear is S83.22XA, used for initial encounters of medial meniscus tears.

How do you code a chronic meniscal tear?

For chronic meniscal tears, use M23.221, which covers derangement due to old tears without recent trauma.

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