Sprain of posterior cruciate ligament of right knee, subs

This code signifies a sprain, or stretching/tearing, of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in the right knee. It specifically indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury, rather than initial treatment. The PCL is a crucial ligament for knee stability, preventing the tibia from sliding backward under the femur.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed PCL sprain of the right knee. This includes visits for physical therapy, follow-up imaging, medication adjustments, or monitoring of recovery progress after the initial treatment phase. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial acute injury and treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "right knee" and "posterior cruciate ligament" to support this specific code.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is in the healing or recovery phase.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the injury; a different seventh character would be required for the initial encounter.