Left Knee Injury ICD-10-CM Codes

Common ICD-10 codes for left knee injuries

ICD-10 codes play an indispensable role in medical practice by allowing healthcare professionals to categorize and document injuries in a standardized way. Here are some of the most commonly utilized codes for left knee injuries:

1. S80.912A - Unspecified superficial injury of left knee, initial encounter
2. S80.912D - Unspecified superficial injury of left knee, subsequent encounter
3. S80.912S - Unspecified superficial injury of left knee, sequela
4. S83.207A - Unspecified tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
5. S83.207D - Unspecified tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter
6. S83.207S - Unspecified tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, left knee, sequela
7. S83.242A - Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
8. S83.242D - Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter
9. S83.242S - Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, sequela
10. S83.282A - Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
11. S83.282D - Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter
12. S83.282S - Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, sequela
13. S83.204A - Other tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
14. S83.204D - Other tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter
15. S83.204S - Other tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, left knee, sequela
16. S83.232A - Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
17. S83.232D - Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter
18. S83.232S - Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, sequela
19. S83.272A - Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
20. S83.272D - Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter
21. S83.272S - Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, sequela
22. S83.262A - Peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
23. S83.262D - Peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter
24. S83.262S - Peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, sequela
25. S83.222A - Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
26. S83.222D - Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter
27. S83.222S - Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, sequela

Unspecified codes should only be used if the superficial injury, specific tear, or specific part of the knee isn't known. Please use more specific codes if the specific injuries and locations (like torn knee ligaments) have been identified.

For other tear codes, use them only if the kind of tear your patients have do not have specific codes like complex tears, bucket-handle tears, and peripheral tears. There are also other codes for other torn knee ligaments that can be used if the specific location or ligament doesn't have a specific ICD code.

ICD codes with the initial encounter mean that the patient is receiving active treatment for whatever problem they have.

The subsequent encounter means the patient is recovering and is still being given active treatment/routine care for the problem. Sequela means the patient is dealing with the after effects of the problem.

It's best to choose left knee injury ICD codes instead of unspecified knee codes if the left knee is confirmed to be the location of the injury. None of these can be used for general lower leg or right knee injuries.

As medical professionals, understanding these codes and their appropriate usage is vital for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and billing procedures. We recommend this explainer video for a more in-depth understanding of ICD-10 coding. 

Which left knee injury ICD codes are billable?

All the ICD-10 mentioned above codes for left knee injuries are billable. Each of these ICD-10 codes related to left knee injuries can be used for insurance reimbursement processes.

Clinical information

• There are different kinds of knee injuries. Anterior cruciate ligament injuries usually happen to athletes who make sudden turns or land on their leg wrong after jumping. These may require surgery and may put athletes on the shelf for several months to over a year.
• Posterior cruciate ligament injuries happen when the knee receives a strong blow while it's bent. This is common in motor vehicle accidents. These are usually just partial tears and have good potential to heal on their own.
• Lateral collateral and medial collateral tears are contact knee injuries and may happen due to the knee being bent sideways by force.
• Meniscus tears are also common in athletes who twist their knees, either by them turning their knee or by being tackled and landing awkwardly.
• Knee dislocations are injuries where the knee pops out of place by force or accident. Dislocations can be partial or complete.
• Knee fractures are cracks in the knee that emerge because of a strong physical traumatic force.
• Depending on the knee injury, treatment can range from simply resting and using ice packs to surgery.

Synonyms include:

• Left knee contusion
• Left knee sprain
• Laceration of the left knee
• Superficial injury of the left knee
• Left anterior cruciate ligament injury

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