ICD-10-CM Code for Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter S83. 242A.
S83.22022 ICD-10-CM Codes S83. 2*: Tear of meniscus, current injury.
S83.231A2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S83. 231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter.
The menisci — the medial meniscus and lateral meniscus - are crescent-shaped bands of thick, rubbery cartilage attached to the shinbone (tibia). They act as shock absorbers and stabilize the knee. The medial meniscus is on the inner side of the knee joint. The lateral meniscus is on the outside of the knee.
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Four ligaments, which are tough cords of tissue, connect the thigh bone, or femur, to the lower leg bones, called the tibia and fibula. These ligaments keep the knee stable when a person walks, jumps, bends, or pivots. In between the femur and tibia is a thick layer of smooth cartilage called the meniscus.
What is a complex meniscus tear? Your menisci are two wedge-shaped pieces of cartilage that cushion your knee joints and act as shock absorbers. A complex tear is one that tears in many different directions, and is often a combination of the different tear types all at once.
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S83.271D2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S83. 271D: Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, subsequent encounter.
The medial meniscus sits on the inside of the knee and the lateral meniscus sits on the outside of the knee. Meniscus tears usually take place when an athlete twists or turns their upper leg while their foot is planted and their knee is bent.
Causes of a meniscus tear The meniscus can be torn during activities that cause direct contact or pressure from a forced twist or rotation. A sudden pivot or turn, deep squatting, or heavy lifting can lead to injury. Many athletes are at risk for a meniscus tear.
The medial meniscus is more commonly injured because it is firmly attached to the medial collateral ligament and joint capsule. The lateral meniscus, on the outside of the knee, is more circular in shape.