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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Instability

ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Instability

M25.361
M23.51
S83.51xA

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

Also Known as:
Instability of Right Knee
Right Knee Ligament Laxity
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Instability

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Instability

Use ICD-10 code M25.361 for other instability, right knee, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other instability, right knee

Billable Code
M25.361
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Objective instability findings on physical exam
documentation:
  • • Documentation of recent injury leading to instability

Applicable To

  • • Acute instability due to recent injury

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies right knee and includes objective test results.

Chronic instability, right knee

Billable Code
M23.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of prior injury or surgery
  • • Persistent instability on exam

Applicable To

  • • Instability from old ligament tears

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes history of chronic instability.

Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S83.51xA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI-confirmed ACL tear
  • • Instability findings on physical exam

Applicable To

  • • Acute ACL tear causing instability

Important Notes

  • • Ensure MRI findings are documented to support ACL tear diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G89.21

Acute pain related to instability

Use when acute pain is directly related to knee instability.

Z96.651

Presence of right artificial knee joint

Use post-ACL reconstruction to indicate graft status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for right knee instability?

The ICD-10 code for right knee instability is M25.361 for acute cases and M23.51 for chronic cases.

How do you document right knee instability for coding?

Document specific objective tests like the Lachman test, and specify the laterality and chronicity of the condition.

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