S83.271 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee. It should not be used for HIPAA-covered transactions as a more specific code is available to choose from below.
Types of Knee Ligament Injuries
What Does a Meniscus Tear Feel Like? Symptoms of a meniscus tear include: Pain in the knee Swelling A popping sensation during the injury Difficulty bending and straightening the leg A tendency for your knee to get “stuck” or lock up At first, the pain may not be bad. You might even play through the injury.
Treatment
The downside to that option is that it could eventually cause knee problems down the road with more wear and tear. The other surgical option would be repairing the meniscus. That procedure would be a longer recovery timetable, effectively ending Williams’ season.
ICD-10-CM Code for Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter S83. 231A.
242A for Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter. S83. 242A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S83. 281A - Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee [initial encounter] | ICD-10-CM.
Key points. A meniscus tear is an injury to one of the bands of rubbery cartilage that act as shock absorbers for the knee. A meniscus tear can occur when the knee is suddenly twisted while the foot is planted on the ground. A tear can also develop slowly as the meniscus loses resiliency.
Anatomy and Physiology. Internal derangement of the knee is a mechanical disorder of the knee which interferes with normal joint motion and/or mobility. A fragment of soft tissue or bone that suddenly becomes interposed between the articular surfaces is the classic cause of internal derangement.
Superficial injury of knee and lower leg ICD-10-CM S80. 912A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):
M25. 562 Pain in left knee - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
M25. 561 Pain in right knee - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
ICD-10 code S83. 512A for Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
A lateral meniscus tear is an injury to the semi-circular cartilage on the outside of the knee joint. It can occur suddenly from twisting or a traumatic injury. Or it may develop gradually through wear and tear. Medically reviewed by Dr.
461 Effusion, right knee.
Lateral meniscal tears that take place from sports occur when the foot is fixed on the ground and a twisting force is applied to the knee (e.g. when another player's body falls across the leg, or when a player is tackled) or following a forceful jump or landing.
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of tough, rubbery cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the shinbone and the 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.
ICD-10-CM Code for Effusion, left knee M25. 462.
461 Effusion, right knee.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S83.206A became effective on October 1, 2021.
Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes.
Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S83.281A became effective on October 1, 2021.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S83.242A became effective on October 1, 2021.
Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes.