Sprain of unsp cruciate ligament of unsp knee, init encntr

This code signifies a ligamentous injury to one of the cruciate ligaments within the knee joint, where the specific ligament (anterior or posterior) is not documented, and the affected knee (left or right) is also unspecified. It represents a tearing or stretching of these vital stabilizing structures.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a sprain of a cruciate ligament, but the physician has not specified which cruciate ligament (e.g., ACL or PCL) was injured, nor which knee (left or right) is affected. This code is appropriate for the initial visit or active treatment phase of the injury.

• Only use this code when laterality and specific ligament are truly unidentifiable in the medical record.
• Always query the provider for more specific information regarding the injured ligament and affected knee if possible.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for this condition. Subsequent encounters would require a different seventh character.