what icd 10 code to use for acl tear

by Prof. Lionel Hartmann III 4 min read

Tear of articular cartilage of right knee, current, subsequent encounter

  • S83.31XD is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • Short description: Tear of articular cartilage of right knee, current, subs
  • The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S83.31XD became effective on October 1, 2021.

2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S83. 512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter.

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How to tell if you have an ACL tear?

Signs and symptoms of an ACL injury usually include:

  • A loud pop or a "popping" sensation in the knee
  • Severe pain and inability to continue activity
  • Rapid swelling
  • Loss of range of motion
  • A feeling of instability or "giving way" with weight bearing

How exactly do you tear your ACL?

Torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) definition and facts

  • The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the four ligaments in the knee that provides stabilization for the knee joint.
  • Torn ACLs are a common knee injury.
  • An ACL tear or sprain occurs with a sudden change in direction or pivot against a locked knee.
  • A pop, followed by pain and swelling of the knee are the most common symptoms of an ACL tear.

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What to do after an ACL tear?

  • Chesterfield's Manny Oyeleke is set to face boyhood club Chelsea in the FA Cup
  • The midfielder was on the Blues' books but they released him for being too small
  • Six years ago, Oyeleke was unemployed with an injured ACL and no income
  • Oyeleke has come a long way since asking for Universal Credit during his injury

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What are the signs and symptoms of an ACL tear?

  • Initial sharp pain. ...
  • Swelling after the injury. ...
  • Deep, aching pain in the knee. ...
  • A feeling the knee is “giving out.” Instability may be especially noticeable during activities that strain the knee joint, such as walking downstairs and pivoting on one leg.

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How do you code an ACL tear?

Tear of articular cartilage of left knee, current, initial encounter. S83. 32XA 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 ACL tear of the left knee?

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

What is the ICD-10 code for ACL reconstruction?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z42 Z42.

What are 3 types of ACL repair?

Three types of grafts can be used with ACL surgery:Autograft. Your doctor uses a tendon from somewhere else in your body (like your other knee, hamstring, or thigh).Allograft. This type of graft uses tissue from someone else (a deceased donor).Synthetic graft. This is when artificial materials replace the tendon.

What is an ACL injury?

An anterior cruciate ligament injury is the over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or complete. The ligaments which attach the upper leg bone (femur) to the large lower leg bone (tibia) create a hinge joint called the knee.

What is the ICD-10 code for right knee pain?

M25. 561 Pain in right knee - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.

What is diagnosis code Z98 890?

ICD-10 code Z98. 890 for Other specified postprocedural states is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

What is ACL medical term?

The two ligaments inside the knee that “cross” each other are called the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Both ligaments attach on one side to the end of the thighbone (femur) and on the other to the top of the shinbone (tibia).

What is the CPT code for ACL reconstruction with allograft?

29888CPT Code: 29888 Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL reconstruction) is a surgical tissue graft replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the knee, to restore its function after anterior cruciate ligament injury.

What is ACL surgery called?

What Is ACL Reconstruction? A torn ACL usually is treated with a procedure called an ACL reconstruction. Surgeons replace the damaged ligament with new ACL graft tissue — either taken from the patient's own body (tissue from the main patellar tendon or the hamstring) or donated from someone else (called an allograft).

What are the types of ACL injuries?

Types of ACL InjuriesGrade 1 — least severe ACL injury. Means you stretched but didn't quite tear, the ACL. The ligament can still keep the knee joint stable.Grade 2 — a partial tear. Means you stretched the ACL, making it loose. ... Grade 3 — most severe ACL injury. Means a complete or near complete tear.

What is the most common ACL surgery?

The patellar tendon and hamstring autografts are the most common choices for ACL reconstruction. The patellar tendon runs from the knee cap (patella) to the lower leg bone (tibia). Surgeons have the most experience with this autograft and it is the most widely used.