ICD-10-CM · M23.205
ICD-10 M23.205: Derangement of unspecified meniscus due to old tear or injury, right knee
Right knee meniscus tear.
Code
M23.205
Category
MSK (M00-M99)
Clinical context
Right knee meniscus tear.
Documentation requirements
- MRI
Common related procedures
- Conservative
- Arthroscopic
Common payer denial patterns
- Conservative trial
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 M23.205 mean?
Derangement of unspecified meniscus due to old tear or injury, right knee
When is this code documented?
Right knee meniscus tear.
What documentation supports this code?
MRI.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Conservative trial.
Related diagnoses
- M05.79 — Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M06.811 — Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulder
- M15.0 — Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
- M16.0 — Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
- M16.11 — Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M16.12 — Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
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