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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for TFCC Tear

ICD-10 Coding for TFCC Tear

S63.592A
M24.231

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

Also Known as:
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear
Wrist Ligament Tear
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for TFCC Tear

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for TFCC Tear

Use ICD-10 code S63.592A for sprain of other specified parts of left wrist, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sprain of other specified parts of left wrist, initial encounter

Billable Code
S63.592A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute trauma and positive clinical tests
documentation:
  • • Clear documentation of trauma and initial encounter

Applicable To

  • • Acute TFCC tear

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies traumatic nature and laterality.

Disorder of ligament, left wrist

Billable Code
M24.231
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Degenerative TFCC tear

Important Notes

  • • Document degenerative nature and absence of trauma.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

S63.59XD

Sprain of other specified parts of wrist, subsequent encounter

For follow-up visits after initial treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a TFCC tear?

The ICD-10 code for a traumatic TFCC tear is S63.592A, while a degenerative TFCC tear is coded as M24.231.

How do you document a TFCC tear?

Document the mechanism of injury, laterality, clinical tests, and imaging findings to accurately code a TFCC tear.

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