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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Meniscus Tear

ICD-10 Coding for Right Meniscus Tear

S83.21XA
M23.261

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

Also Known as:
Right Knee Meniscus Tear
Right Medial Meniscus Tear
Right Lateral Meniscus Tear
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Meniscus Tear

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Meniscus Tear

Use ICD-10 code S83.21XA for bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, right knee, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, right knee, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S83.21XA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI confirmation of bucket-handle tear
documentation:
  • • Detailed documentation of tear type and encounter type

Applicable To

  • • Acute bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to specify the type of tear and laterality to avoid unspecified codes.

Derangement of medial meniscus due to old tear, right knee

Billable Code
M23.261
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of prior injury
  • • MRI evidence of healed tear with residual instability

Applicable To

  • • Chronic instability of medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure chronic nature of the condition is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M23.261

Derangement of medial meniscus due to old tear, right knee

Use for chronic instability due to an old meniscus tear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a right meniscus tear?

The ICD-10 code for a right meniscus tear, specifically a bucket-handle tear of the medial meniscus, is S83.21XA for the initial encounter.

How do you document a right meniscus tear?

Document the type of tear, location, laterality, and confirm with MRI findings. Include details like mechanism of injury and clinical tests such as the McMurray test.

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