Oth tear of medial meniscus, current injury, r knee, subs

This code indicates a non-acute, ongoing injury involving a tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee, which is not further specified as a bucket-handle, complex, or other specific type of tear. It signifies that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this particular injury after the initial treatment phase.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed medial meniscus tear of the right knee. This includes follow-up visits for conservative management, post-surgical care, physical therapy, or medication management after the initial injury has been addressed.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right knee" and "medial meniscus" tear.
• The "D" seventh character indicates subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is in the healing or recovery phase.
• Do not use for initial treatment of a new injury or for sequelae (late effects).