ICD Code S80.211

ICD code S80.211 is a laceration without foreign body of the right knee, initial encounter.

1. Presence of an open wound located on the right knee

2. Evidence that the wound is a laceration, not an abrasion or puncture

3. No involvement of foreign body within the wound

4. Injury is the result of trauma or external force

5. No indication of infection or complications at the time of initial encounter

6. Patient is being seen for the first time for this specific injury

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code S80.211 include:

- 12001–12007 (Simple repair of superficial wounds)

- 12031–12037 (Layered closure of wounds)

- 11042–11047 (Debridement, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, bone)

- 97597–97598 (Removal of devitalized tissue)

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and management services, depending on setting and complexity)

- 29405 (Application of long leg splint)

- 29515 (Application of short leg splint)

- 20550–20551 (Injection(s); single tendon sheath, ligament, ganglion cyst)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific clinical scenario and services rendered for ICD code S80.211.

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