icd 10 code for lateral collateral ligament sprain

What is lateral collateral ligament sprain?

A lateral collateral ligament sprain occurs when the ligament on the outer side of the knee is overstretched. Collateral ligament knee injuries make up about 25% of severe knee injuries in the United States. They most often occur in adults aged 20 to 34 years and 55 to 65 years.

Is the lateral collateral ligament part of the knee joint?

The lateral collateral ligament is a thin band of tissue running along the outside of the knee. It connects the thighbone (femur) to the fibula, which is the small bone of the lower leg that runs down the side of the knee and connects to the ankle.

What is another name for the fibular collateral ligament?

The lateral collateral ligament (LCL, long external lateral ligament or fibular collateral ligament) is a ligament located on the lateral (outer) side of the knee, and thus belongs to the extrinsic knee ligaments and posterolateral corner of the knee.

What is the ICD-10 code for medial collateral ligament?

ICD-10 Code for Sprain of medial collateral ligament of left knee, initial encounter- S83. 412A- Codify by AAPC.

Is the LCL attached to the lateral meniscus?

The LCL is separated from the lateral meniscus by a fat pad (see image below). The medial and lateral collateral ligaments of the knee.

How do you test for an LCL sprain?

The examiner will place one hand on the ankle and the other under the knee for support. The physician will move the knee side to side by moving the ankle. The examiner will then bend the leg to about 30 degrees of flexion and repeat the side-to-side movement.

What is a fibular collateral ligament?

The fibular collateral ligament is one of the ligaments that make up the knee joint. Ligaments are bands of fibrous, durable tissue that connect and strengthen joints. They can be likened to rubber bands.

What is the lateral collateral ligament of the elbow?

The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) of the elbow is the ligament on the outside of the elbow, not to be confused with the LCL in the knee. The LCL in the elbow is sometimes also called the radial collateral ligament (RCL). This ligament can become sprained or torn as a result of a sports injury.

What are the lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle designed to do?

The lateral collateral ligament (complex) of the ankle is a set of three ligaments that resist inversion of the ankle joint. They are more commonly injured than the medial collateral (deltoid) ligament of the ankle. They run from the lateral malleolus of the fibula to the talus and calcaneus.

What are the collateral ligaments of the knee?

The collateral ligaments of the knee are located on the outside part of your knee joint. They help connect the bones of your upper and lower leg, around your knee joint. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) runs on the outer side of your knee. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs along the inside of your knee.

What is the ICD 10 code for ACL tear?

S83. 512A - Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee [initial encounter]. ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD 10 code for right knee injury?

S80. 911A - Unspecified superficial injury of right knee [initial encounter]. ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICd 10 code for a sprain of the lateral collateral ligament?

Sprain of lateral collateral ligament of knee 1 S00-T88#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S00-T88#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes#N#Note#N#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#N#Type 1 Excludes#N#birth trauma ( P10-P15)#N#obstetric trauma ( O70 - O71)#N#Use Additional#N#code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable ( Z18.-)#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes 2 S80-S89#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S80-S89#N#Injuries to the knee and lower leg#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#burns and corrosions ( T20 - T32)#N#frostbite ( T33-T34)#N#injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus ( S90-S99)#N#insect bite or sting, venomous ( T63.4)#N#Injuries to the knee and lower leg 3 S83#N#ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S83#N#Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee#N#2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code#N#Code Also#N#any associated open wound#N#Includes#N#avulsion of joint or ligament of knee#N#laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee#N#sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee#N#traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of knee#N#traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of knee#N#traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of knee#N#traumatic tear of joint or ligament of knee#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#derangement of patella ( M22.0- M22.3)#N#injury of patellar ligament (tendon) ( S76.1-)#N#internal derangement of knee ( M23.-)#N#old dislocation of knee ( M24.36)#N#pathological dislocation of knee ( M24.36)#N#recurrent dislocation of knee ( M22.0)#N#strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower leg ( S86.-)#N#Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee

What is the secondary code for Chapter 20?

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.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #562-563 - Fx, sprian, strn and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh with MCC.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code S83.429A and a single ICD9 code, 844.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.