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

ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Sprain

S83.511A
S83.521A

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

Also Known as:
Right Knee Ligament Injury
Right Knee ACL Sprain
Right Knee PCL Sprain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Knee Sprain

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

Use ICD-10 code S83.511A for sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

Billable Code
S83.511A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI confirms ACL injury
documentation:
  • • Initial encounter documented

Applicable To

  • • ACL sprain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the ligament and encounter type.

Sprain of posterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

Billable Code
S83.521A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Posterior drawer test positive
  • • Dashboard injury mechanism

Applicable To

  • • PCL sprain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the ligament and encounter type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Pain in right knee

Use as secondary code if pain persists post-treatment.

Z00.6

Encounter for orthopedic screening

Use for follow-up evaluations.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a right knee sprain, specifically an ACL sprain, is S83.511A for the initial encounter.

How do you code a right knee PCL sprain?

For a right knee PCL sprain, use ICD-10 code S83.521A for the initial encounter.

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