Derangement of meniscus due to old tear or injuryS83.20 Tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury. ... S83.21 Bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, current injury. ... S83.22 Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury. ... S83.23 Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury.More items...
ICD-9 Code 836.0 -Tear of medial cartilage or meniscus of knee current- Codify by AAPC.
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.
S83. 242A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S83. 242A became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-9 Code Transition: 719.41 Code M25. 511 is the diagnosis code used for Pain in Right Shoulder. It is considered a joint disorder.
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 posterior horn tear is the most common. The meniscus is broken down into the outer, middle, and inner thirds. The third in which the tear is located will determine the ability of the tear to heal, since blood supply in that area is critical to the healing process.
However, it is well known that if a lateral meniscus is taken out, the consequences are almost always worse than having a medial meniscus resected.
Radial Meniscus Tear These types of tears are found in the avascular area of the meniscus, which means there is no blood flowing to this area. Because of this, it's exceedingly difficult for this type of injury to heal naturally.
S83. 241 - Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee. ICD-10-CM.
Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter. S83. 281A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S83.
S83. 281A - Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee [initial encounter] | ICD-10-CM.