ICD-10 Coding for ACL Tear Left Knee(S83.512A)
This diagnosis requires careful attention to:
Patient presents with acute left knee pain and swelling following a sports injury.
MRI confirms diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament tear in the left knee.
No, S83.512A is for initial encounters. Use S83.512D for subsequent encounters and S83.512S for sequela.
This code should be used when the patient first presents with an ACL tear of the left knee.
