ICD-10 Coding for ACL Tear(S83.511A, S83.512A)
This diagnosis requires careful attention to:
Patient presented with acute knee injury, with a popping sound heard at the time of injury.
Physical examination revealed swelling and tenderness along the joint line of the [right/left] knee.
MRI confirmed a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament of the [right/left] knee.
No, these codes are for initial encounters only. For subsequent visits, use the appropriate follow-up codes.
Yes, these codes can be used for both partial and complete ACL tears as long as it's an initial encounter.
