Find information on right knee sprain diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes for knee sprain, right knee pain treatment, and rehabilitation. Learn about symptoms, causes, and diagnostic criteria for a sprained right knee. This resource offers guidance for healthcare professionals on accurately documenting and coding a right knee sprain for insurance claims and medical records. Explore effective treatment options and understand the prognosis for right knee sprains.
Also known as
Sprain of right knee
Sprain of right knee, unspecified site
Sprain of cruciate ligament of right knee
Includes anterior and posterior cruciate ligament sprains
Sprain of other ligament of right knee
Sprains of collateral, meniscus or other knee ligaments
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the right knee sprain specified as current injury?
Yes
Cruciate ligament of right knee sprained?
No
Sequela of right knee sprain?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Right knee sprain |
Right knee strain |
Right knee internal derangement |
Coding right knee sprain without specifying laterality can lead to claim rejection or inaccurate data reporting. Use S83.411A for right knee.
S83.4 includes various right knee sprains. Document and code the specific ligament injured (e.g., ACL, MCL, LCL) for accurate reimbursement.
Distinguishing between a traumatic sprain (S83.4) and atraumatic sprain (M25.571) is crucial for accurate coding and affects clinical documentation improvement efforts.
Patient presents with right knee pain and swelling following a twisting injury sustained while playing basketball yesterday. The patient reports hearing a popping sensation at the time of injury. Examination reveals tenderness and mild effusion over the medial aspect of the right knee. Range of motion is limited due to pain, particularly with flexion and extension. Medial joint line tenderness is noted. Lachman test and anterior drawer test are negative, suggesting intact anterior cruciate ligament. McMurray test is negative, ruling out meniscal tear. Valgus stress test at 30 degrees of flexion elicits pain and laxity compared to the left knee, indicative of a medial collateral ligament sprain. Diagnosis of right knee sprain, likely MCL sprain, is made. Radiographs of the right knee are negative for fracture. Treatment plan includes RICE therapy (rest, ice, compression, elevation), NSAIDs for pain and inflammation, and a referral to physical therapy for rehabilitation exercises to restore strength and range of motion. Patient education provided on activity modification and crutch use for ambulation as needed. Follow-up scheduled in one week to assess progress and adjust treatment plan as necessary. Differential diagnoses considered included meniscus tear, ACL tear, and fracture, but clinical findings support the diagnosis of right knee sprain. ICD-10 code S13.411A will be used for right knee sprain, unspecified site, initial encounter. Keywords: knee pain, knee injury, knee sprain, MCL sprain, LCL sprain, medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, knee swelling, valgus stress test, Lachman test, anterior drawer test, McMurray test, RICE therapy, physical therapy, knee rehabilitation, ICD-10 S13.411A, CPT codes, medical billing, healthcare, clinical documentation, EHR documentation.