Find information on Right Knee Sprain diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes for knee sprain, right knee pain treatment, knee sprain symptoms, and lateral collateral ligament sprain. Learn about accurate medical coding for right knee sprains, diagnosis codes, and healthcare documentation best practices for knee injuries. Explore resources for physicians, clinicians, and medical coders related to right knee sprain diagnosis and treatment.
Also known as
Sprain of right knee
Injury to the ligaments of the right knee causing stretching or tearing.
Sprain and strain of knee and leg
Includes various sprains and strains affecting the knee and leg area.
Injuries to the knee and lower leg
Encompasses a wide range of injuries affecting the knee and lower leg.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is there a current tear of the ACL, MCL, LCL, PCL, or meniscus?
Yes
Code the specific tear. Do NOT code a sprain.
No
What is the location of the sprain?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Right Knee Sprain |
Right Knee Strain |
Right Knee Internal Derangement |
Coding unspecified sprain (S83.909A) when documentation supports a specific type (e.g., S83.511A, S83.512A) leads to undercoding and lost revenue.
Failing to code laterality (right knee) can result in claim denials and inaccurate data for quality reporting and reimbursement.
Vague documentation lacking details of injury mechanism and severity impacts accurate code assignment (e.g., strain vs. sprain, grade of sprain).
Patient presents with complaints of right knee pain and instability consistent with a right knee sprain. Onset of symptoms occurred on [Date of injury] after [Mechanism of injury, e.g., twisting the knee while playing basketball]. Patient denies any popping or audible click at the time of injury. Pain is localized to the [Location of pain, e.g., medial aspect of the right knee] and is characterized as [Character of pain, e.g., sharp, aching]. Patient reports [Severity of pain, e.g., mild, moderate, severe] pain, aggravated by weight-bearing and ambulation. Associated symptoms include [Associated symptoms, e.g., swelling, stiffness, bruising, limited range of motion]. Physical examination reveals [Objective findings, e.g., tenderness to palpation along the medial joint line, mild effusion, positive valgus stress test at [degrees] indicating a possible MCL sprain, negative anterior and posterior drawer tests]. Range of motion is limited in [Direction of limited ROM, e.g., flexion and extension]. Neurovascular examination is intact. Differential diagnosis includes ligament sprain, meniscus tear, and patellar instability. Impression is right knee sprain, likely involving the [Suspected ligament, e.g., MCL]. Plan includes RICE therapy (rest, ice, compression, elevation), NSAIDs for pain management, and referral to physical therapy for rehabilitation. Patient advised to follow up in [Duration] for reevaluation. ICD-10 code: [Appropriate ICD-10 code, e.g., S83.411A - Sprain of medial collateral ligament of right knee, initial encounter]. Medical necessity for treatment and diagnostic testing will be determined based on clinical findings and patient response to conservative management.