Find information on right knee meniscus tear diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes (S73.2), and MRI findings. Learn about meniscus tear symptoms, treatment options, and postoperative care. This resource provides healthcare professionals with accurate and relevant information for proper diagnosis and coding of right knee meniscus tears. Explore resources on lateral and medial meniscus tears, meniscectomy, and meniscus repair.
Also known as
Other meniscus derangements of knee
Covers tears and other disorders of the right or left knee meniscus.
Internal derangements of knee
Includes various knee derangements like meniscus or cruciate ligament tears.
Other knee joint injuries
Encompasses injuries to knee ligaments, menisci, and other structures.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the meniscus tear traumatic?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Right Knee Meniscus Tear |
| Right Knee Meniscus Degeneration |
| Right Knee Ligament Sprain |
Coding a meniscus tear without specifying right or left knee can lead to claim denials and inaccurate data reporting. Use appropriate laterality codes.
Failing to document tear type (e.g., bucket handle, flap) and location (anterior, posterior horn) impacts reimbursement and quality metrics. CDI can clarify.
Incorrectly coding a degenerative tear as traumatic or vice-versa leads to coding errors and impacts medical necessity reviews. Proper documentation is key.
Patient presents with complaints of right knee pain, consistent with a suspected meniscus tear. Onset of symptoms occurred [Date of onset] after [Mechanism of injury - e.g., twisting injury while playing basketball, squatting during weightlifting]. Patient reports [Character of pain - e.g., sharp, dull, aching] pain localized to the [Location of pain - e.g., medial, lateral] aspect of the right knee. Pain is exacerbated by [Aggravating factors - e.g., weight-bearing, flexion, twisting] and relieved by [Relieving factors - e.g., rest, ice, elevation]. Associated symptoms include [Associated symptoms - e.g., clicking, popping, locking, swelling, stiffness, instability, giving way]. Physical examination reveals [Objective findings - e.g., tenderness to palpation along the joint line, positive McMurray's test, decreased range of motion, joint effusion]. Differential diagnosis includes meniscus tear, ligament sprain, patellofemoral pain syndrome, osteoarthritis. Preliminary diagnosis of right knee meniscus tear is made based on patient history, physical exam findings, and clinical presentation. Plan includes [Diagnostic tests - e.g., right knee MRI to confirm diagnosis] and [Treatment plan - e.g., conservative management with RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, elevation), physical therapy referral, NSAIDs for pain management; possible orthopedic consultation for surgical intervention if indicated]. Patient education provided regarding activity modification, pain management strategies, and potential treatment options. Follow-up scheduled in [Duration - e.g., two weeks] to review imaging results and discuss further management. ICD-10 code: [Appropriate ICD-10 code - e.g., M23.211 for medial meniscus tear, right knee, M23.212 for lateral meniscus tear, right knee].