Bucket-hndl tear of medial mensc, crnt injury, l knee, subs

This code signifies a specific type of meniscal tear in the left knee, characterized by a "bucket-handle" configuration of the medial meniscus. This injury is currently being treated, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, such as follow-up appointments, rehabilitation, or further diagnostic workup after initial treatment.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing care for a patient with a recently diagnosed or treated bucket-handle tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee. This includes visits for physical therapy, post-operative checks, or medication management following the initial injury and definitive treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left knee" and "medial meniscus" to support this code.
• The 7th character "D" indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine follow-up or continuing care for the injury.
• Confirm the tear is explicitly described as a "bucket-handle" type; other tear types will require different codes.