ICD Code S83.241A

ICD code S83.241A is a diagnosis for an initial encounter of a current injury involving a tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee, not otherwise specified as a specific type of tear.

1. Patient presents with acute knee pain localized to the right knee.

2. History of recent trauma or injury to the right knee.

3. Physical examination reveals joint line tenderness on the medial aspect of the right knee.

4. Swelling or effusion present in the right knee joint.

5. Mechanical symptoms such as locking, catching, or giving way of the right knee.

6. Limited range of motion or pain with movement of the right knee.

7. Imaging studies (e.g., MRI) confirm a tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee.

8. This is the initial encounter for evaluation and management of the current injury.

Relevant CPT codes for ICD-10 code S83.241A include:

29881 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving)

29882 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)

29883 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral)

27332 – Repair, primary, torn ligament and/or capsule, knee; collateral ligament

27334 – Repair, secondary, torn ligament and/or capsule, knee; collateral ligament

27332 and 27334 may be used if open repair is performed rather than arthroscopic.

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