Oth spon disruption of medial collat ligament of right knee

Other spontaneous disruption of medial collateral ligament of right knee

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies an acute or chronic non-traumatic tear or rupture of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in the right knee. This disruption occurs without an external force or injury, often due to degenerative changes or repetitive stress.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a spontaneous, non-traumatic disruption of the right MCL. This diagnosis is supported by imaging findings (e.g., MRI showing MCL tear without evidence of trauma) and a patient history devoid of a specific injury event.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "spontaneous" or "non-traumatic" to differentiate from traumatic MCL tears.
Laterality is crucial; confirm the right knee is affected.
Do not use for traumatic MCL tears; those are classified under S83.4-.

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Code Hierarchy

▲M23.63Oth spon disruption of medial collateral ligament of knee

M23.631(current)

Crosswalks

717.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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