PROCEDURE

Question

After full explanation of the procedure, the parents signed the consent form. The patient was escorted into the procedure room by her parents where she was sedated. The incision site was prepped and draped. Injection of a saline solution distended the joint. The arthroscope was advanced into the joint through a small skin incision. The exploration revealed a complex lateral meniscus tear of the right knee. A meniscal repair was then scheduled. The arthroscope was removed. Minimal bleeding was noted and the site was covered with sterile dressing. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was taken to the operating room for further care.

Note: External cause code(s) apply, but external cause status is not necessary.

ICD-10 code
S83.591A
ICD-10 code
Z01.818
CPT code
29881

Answer 1

ICD-10 code S83.591A - Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

ICD-10 code Z01.818 - Encounter for other preprocedural examination

CPT code 29881 - Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial and lateral, including any meniscal shaving)