Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for meniscus injury includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Meniscus Injury
Use ICD-10 code S83.22XA for tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Bucket-handle tear of meniscus, current injury, subsequent encounter
Use when a bucket-handle tear is identified during follow-up care.
The ICD-10 code for an acute meniscus tear is S83.22XA, which specifies a tear of the medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter.
For a chronic meniscus tear, use ICD-10 code M23.21, which covers derangement of the medial meniscus due to an old tear or injury.