A medial meniscus tear is an injury to the meniscus (cartilage tissue) that is located on the inside (inner aspect) of the knee. Injuries to the medial meniscus are more common than lateral meniscus injuries and may result in pain, stiffness, swelling, locking, catching, or buckling.
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.
241A Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter.
ICD-9 code 836.0 for Tear of medial cartilage or meniscus of knee current is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISLOCATION (830-839).
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.
To test for a suspected medial meniscus tear (on the inner side of the knee), you'll be asked to turn your toes outward, externally rotating the knee. You'll then squat and slowly stand back up. The person who examines your knee will be on the alert for a clicking sound or feeling.Feb 22, 2022
S83.241AOther tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter. S83. 241A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
ICD-10 code M25. 462 for Effusion, left knee is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Arthropathies .
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ICD-9-CM 719.46 converts approximately to: 2022 ICD-10-CM M25. 569 Pain in unspecified knee.
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Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail. 7th Character Required. 7th Character Required. Code requires 7th Character Extension identifier.