What is radial tear?
What is radial tear?
Radial tears: This type of tear begins at the center of the disc and gradually grows to involve the outer layer of the annulus. When a disc suffers a radial tear of the annulus, it is almost certain that the patient will sustain a herniated disc.
What is radial meniscus tear?
Radial meniscal tears are a form of meniscal tear where the tear extends radially from the free edge of the meniscus. They run perpendicular to the tibial plateau. The long axis of the meniscus transects the longitudinal collagen bundles as it extends from the free edge toward the periphery.
What is the diagnosis code for lateral meniscus tear?
Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter. S83.281A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S83.281A became effective on October 1, 2018.
What is the ICD 10 code for medial meniscus tear?
Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter. S83.241A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S83.241A became effective on October 1, 2018.
