Prph tear of lat mensc, current injury, unsp knee, init

Peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fresh injury to the outer crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee, specifically a tear along its edge. The injury is recent, and the specific knee (left or right) is not documented.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents with an acute lateral meniscal tear, and the medical record clearly indicates it's a peripheral tear, but does not specify which knee is affected. This is also appropriate for the initial treatment or evaluation of such an injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies a "peripheral" tear of the lateral meniscus.
Only use for initial encounters; subsequent care will require different encounter characters.
Avoid if the laterality (left or right knee) is known; more specific codes exist.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S83.269Peripheral tear of lat mensc, current injury, unsp knee

S83.269A(current)

Crosswalks

836.1ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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