icd 10 code for torn meniscus right knee

by Dr. Hellen Kuhlman 9 min read

Other 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.

What is the ICD 10 code for meniscus tear?

S83.22022 ICD-10-CM Codes S83. 2*: Tear of meniscus, current injury.

What is the ICD 10 code for complex tear of medial meniscus?

S83.231A2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S83. 231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter.

What is a meniscus tear in the right knee?

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. A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries.Jan 6, 2022

What is the ICD 9 code for meniscus tear?

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).

What is ICD 10 code for complex tear of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus?

S83.271D2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S83. 271D: Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, subsequent encounter.

What is a medial meniscus tear?

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.

How do you diagnose a torn meniscus?

To test for a lateral meniscus tear (on the outer side of the knee), you'll be asked to turn your toes inward as far as your knees can rotate. You'll then squat and slowly stand up. A click or pain can indicate a meniscus tear.Feb 22, 2022

How do you know if you tore your meniscus?

Individuals with a meniscus tear often complain of pain along the joint line. They often have pain or weakness with bending the knee and sometimes they have a catching or locking sensation. With an acute tear, individuals may notice a lot of swelling in the knee and often report that they heard or felt a pop.May 18, 2021