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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tear of Medial Meniscus

ICD-10 Coding for Tear of Medial Meniscus

S83.22XA
M23.21

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

Also Known as:
Medial Meniscus Tear
Meniscal Tear
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tear of Medial Meniscus

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

Use ICD-10 code S83.22XA for tear of medial meniscus, current injury, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Tear of medial meniscus, current injury, initial encounter

Non-Billable
S83.22XA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute trauma and positive imaging findings
documentation:
  • • Detailed mechanism of injury and imaging results

Applicable To

  • • Acute traumatic tear of medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the traumatic nature and laterality of the tear.

Derangement of medial meniscus due to old tear or injury

Non-Billable
M23.21
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Chronic instability of medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies chronicity and any degenerative findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.561

Effusion, right knee

Use to indicate associated effusion with the meniscus tear.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for an acute tear of the medial meniscus is S83.22XA, while chronic tears are coded as M23.21.

How do you document a medial meniscus tear?

Document the mechanism of injury, laterality, and confirm with imaging to ensure accurate coding and billing.

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