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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Laceration

S81.011A
S81.012A

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

Also Known as:
Right Knee Cut
Right Knee Open Wound
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Laceration

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

Use ICD-10 code S81.011A for laceration without foreign body, right knee, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Laceration without foreign body, right knee, initial encounter

Billable Code
S81.011A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No foreign body present in the wound
documentation:
  • • Detailed wound description without mention of foreign body

Applicable To

  • • Superficial laceration of right knee

Important Notes

  • • Ensure thorough examination to rule out foreign bodies.

Laceration with foreign body, right knee, initial encounter

Billable Code
S81.012A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging or clinical evidence of foreign body
documentation:
  • • Operative note detailing foreign body removal

Applicable To

  • • Laceration with embedded foreign material

Important Notes

  • • Document foreign body presence and removal thoroughly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z18.0

Retained foreign body, fragments

Use when foreign body fragments are retained post-injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a right knee laceration?

The ICD-10 code for a right knee laceration without a foreign body is S81.011A, and with a foreign body is S81.012A.

How do you document a right knee laceration?

Document the size, depth, location, and presence of any foreign bodies. Include details of the closure technique and any debridement performed.

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