Other meniscus derangements, unspecified medial meniscus, unspecified knee
Treating a Torn Meniscus Without Surgery
Treatment
Meniscal degeneration is a process that often occurs due to gradual wear and is commonly associated with advanced knee osteoarthritis. It may or may not be associated with a chronic tear. It may or may not be associated with a chronic tear.
Overview. Pathology – a tear that has developed gradually in the meniscus. Considered a feature of knee osteoarthritis. Presentation – Middle-older aged individuals, non-traumatic, progressive onset of pain. Pain is typically medial and activity-related (e.g. pivoting).
S83. 242A - Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee [initial encounter]. ICD-10-CM.
242A for Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
S83. 241 - Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee. ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes. S83.241A - Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter.
Menisci rests between the thigh bone femur and the tibia and there are two knee joint ligaments. They are a type of cartilage in the joint. The rubbery texture of the menisci is due to their fibrocartilagenous structure.
Arthroscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure Z53. 33 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M25. 561 Pain in right knee - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
ICD-10 code M19. 90 for Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of tough, rubbery cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between your shinbone and thighbone. It can be torn if you suddenly twist your knee while bearing weight on it.
Nonsurgical treatments, such as anti-inflammatory medications and rehabilitation with a physical therapist may help some people with a torn meniscus. Other patients will need surgery, usually either a trimming or repair of the meniscus. Treatments may also depend on whether the tear is traumatic or degenerative.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S83.231A became effective on October 1, 2021.
Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes.