Find information on torn meniscus diagnosis, including relevant healthcare, clinical documentation, and medical coding terms. Learn about meniscus tear symptoms, diagnostic criteria, ICD-10 codes for meniscus tear, meniscus tear treatment, and documentation best practices for accurate medical coding and billing. This resource provides comprehensive information for healthcare professionals on accurately diagnosing and documenting a torn meniscus injury.
Also known as
Other meniscus derangements
Covers tears and other disruptions of knee menisci.
Internal derangements of knee
Includes various knee internal derangements, sometimes with meniscus tears.
Other joint derangements of knee
Encompasses other knee joint problems which may be related to meniscus tears.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Traumatic tear?
Yes
Which knee?
No
Which knee?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Torn Meniscus |
Medial Meniscus Tear |
Lateral Meniscus Tear |
Missing or incorrect right/left side specification for the torn meniscus impacting reimbursement and data accuracy. Crucial for accurate coding in medical claims.
Failing to code the specific type of meniscus tear (e.g., medial, lateral, anterior, posterior) leads to lower reimbursement and inaccurate clinical data. Important for proper medical coding and documentation.
Miscoding a degenerative tear as traumatic or vice-versa impacts severity reflection and subsequent treatment. Differentiating these is key for compliant healthcare billing and coding.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with a torn meniscus injury. Onset of symptoms occurred [Date of onset] following [Mechanism of injury - e.g., twisting injury while playing sports, squatting]. Patient reports [Location of pain - e.g., medial right knee pain, lateral left knee pain] characterized as [Quality of pain - e.g., sharp, aching, throbbing] and rated [Pain scale rating] on a 0-10 scale. Associated symptoms include [List associated symptoms - e.g., swelling, stiffness, clicking, popping, locking, giving way]. Physical examination reveals [Objective findings - e.g., tenderness to palpation along the joint line, positive McMurray's test, decreased range of motion]. Differential diagnosis includes meniscus tear, ligament sprain, patellar tendinopathy, osteoarthritis. Preliminary diagnosis of meniscus tear is suspected based on clinical presentation and physical examination findings. Plan includes [Diagnostic tests - e.g., MRI of the [affected knee] to confirm diagnosis] and [Treatment plan - e.g., conservative management with RICE therapy (rest, ice, compression, elevation), NSAIDs for pain management, referral to physical therapy, possible orthopedic consultation for surgical intervention]. Patient education provided on meniscus tear symptoms, treatment options, and expected recovery time. Follow-up appointment scheduled in [Duration] to reassess symptoms and discuss further management. ICD-10 code: [Appropriate ICD-10 code - e.g., M23.211 Tear of medial meniscus, right knee, current injury].