Find information on Right Knee ACL Tear diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, and healthcare resources. Learn about ACL tear symptoms, diagnostic criteria like the Lachman test and MRI findings, and ICD-10 and CPT codes for accurate medical billing and documentation. Explore treatment options and rehabilitation protocols for Right Knee ACL reconstruction and repair. This resource provides essential information for healthcare professionals, coders, and patients seeking to understand Right Knee ACL Tear.
Also known as
Sprain and strain of knee
Includes ACL tear of the right knee.
Internal derangement of knee
Covers other knee internal derangements, possibly relevant.
Other knee injuries
May be used for complications or associated injuries.
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Is the ACL tear traumatic?
Yes
Is it specified as complete or partial?
No
Is it a chronic or old tear?
When to use each related code
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Right Knee ACL Tear |
Right Knee Meniscus Tear |
Right Knee MCL Tear |
Patient presents with complaints of right knee pain and instability following a non-contact twisting injury sustained while playing basketball. The patient reports hearing a "pop" at the time of injury, followed by immediate swelling and difficulty bearing weight. Physical examination reveals tenderness along the joint line, positive Lachman test, positive anterior drawer test, and positive pivot shift test, suggestive of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. McMurray's test was negative, ruling out meniscus tear. Range of motion is limited due to pain and swelling. An MRI of the right knee is ordered to confirm the diagnosis and evaluate for associated injuries such as meniscus or MCL damage. Differential diagnosis includes ACL sprain, meniscus tear, MCL sprain, patellar dislocation, and bone fracture. Preliminary diagnosis is right knee ACL tear. Treatment plan includes RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), pain management with NSAIDs, referral to orthopedics for further evaluation and consideration for ACL reconstruction surgery, and physical therapy for rehabilitation. ICD-10 code S73.511A will be used for right knee ACL tear, and CPT codes for the MRI and orthopedic consultation will be determined upon completion of those services. Patient education provided on ACL injury, recovery process, and the risks and benefits of surgical versus non-surgical management. Follow-up appointment scheduled in one week to review MRI results and discuss treatment options.