When coding for meniscal tears, you'll either use the S codes for acute injuries, or the M codes for chronic ones. S codes encompass S83. 20-S83. 289, and the M codes fall under M23.Apr 9, 2020
S83.242A2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S83. 242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter.
A lateral meniscus tear, is an injury to the meniscus (cartilage tissue) that is located on the outside (outer aspect) of the knee.
Lateral Meniscus repair surgery is performed arthroscopically which means the surgeon will perform the surgery through 2-3 portals, or holes, in the knee. The surgeon may remove loose pieces of meniscus, cartilage, or bone floating in the joint as well.
The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that provides a cushion between your femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone). There are two menisci in each knee joint. They can be damaged or torn during activities that put pressure on or rotate the knee joint.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S83. 241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter.
A lateral meniscus tear typically causes pain with bending the knee or with squatting down. A doctor or athletic trainer will do a full knee assessment including McMurray test to screen for a lateral meniscus tear. If positive, then an MRI may be ordered to confirm a diagnosis.
What are the symptoms of a meniscus tear?Pain in the knee joint: usually on the inside (medial), outside (lateral) or back of the knee.Swelling.Catching or locking of the knee joint.Inability to fully extend or bend the knee joint.Limping.
You're more likely to tear the lateral than the medial meniscus. Especially prone to tearing is the inner portion of the lateral meniscus, which is thinner than the outer portion. Meniscus tears are common in people of all ages, but are more likely to occur as you get older and your tissues begin to degrade.
For these kinds of tears, you may need to have part or all of the meniscus removed. You may want to have surgery if your knee pain is too great or if you are unable to do daily activities. Surgery may help you reduce the risk of other joint problems, such as osteoarthritis.