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

ICD-10 Coding for Tear of the Medial Meniscus

S83.22XA
M23.261

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for tear of the 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 the Medial Meniscus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tear of the 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:
  • • Acute onset with a clear traumatic event
documentation:
  • • MRI confirmation of medial meniscus tear

Applicable To

  • • Acute traumatic tear of medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'acute' and includes imaging confirmation.

Derangement of medial meniscus due to old tear or injury

Billable Code
M23.261
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Chronic degenerative tear of medial meniscus

Important Notes

  • • Document chronicity and lack of recent trauma.
Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for an acute tear of the medial meniscus is S83.22XA, used for initial encounters.

How do you differentiate between acute and chronic meniscus tears in coding?

Acute tears are coded with S83.2 codes and require documentation of recent trauma, while chronic tears use M23.2 codes, indicating degenerative changes.

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