Oth tear of unsp meniscus, current injury, r knee, sequela

This diagnosis code indicates a prior injury to an unspecified meniscus in the right knee, where the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect. This is not an acute injury but rather a condition stemming from a previous tear that has since healed or stabilized, but continues to cause symptoms or functional limitations.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion) resulting from an old, unspecified meniscal tear in the right knee. This is appropriate for follow-up visits or evaluations of chronic issues directly attributable to a past meniscal injury. Do not use for acute or current tears.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "sequela" or describes a chronic condition directly linked to a previous meniscal tear.
• Confirm the injury is to the right knee and the specific meniscus (medial or lateral) is not documented.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the current sequela (e.g., chronic knee pain).