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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Meniscus Injury

ICD-10 Coding for Meniscus Injury

S83.22XA
M23.21

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.

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

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.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

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

Non-Billable
S83.22XA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Acute onset with traumatic event
documentation:
  • • MRI confirmation of tear

Applicable To

  • • Acute traumatic tear of medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the mechanism of injury and confirms acute nature.

Derangement of medial meniscus due to old tear or injury

Non-Billable
M23.21
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Chronic degenerative tear of medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Document chronicity and absence of recent trauma.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

S83.52XD

Bucket-handle tear of meniscus, current injury, subsequent encounter

Use when a bucket-handle tear is identified during follow-up care.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

How do you code a chronic meniscus tear?

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.

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