Bucket-hndl tear of medial mensc, crnt inj, unsp knee, subs

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a bucket-handle tear of the medial meniscus, a severe type of meniscal tear where a large fragment of cartilage is displaced, resembling a bucket handle. This specific tear is located in the medial compartment of the knee, and the affected knee is not specified.

Use this code for subsequent visits related to the initial injury and treatment of a bucket-handle medial meniscus tear. This includes post-operative care, physical therapy sessions, or follow-up appointments to monitor healing and recovery after the initial diagnosis and treatment.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial diagnosis or active treatment of the injury.
• Verify documentation confirms a bucket-handle tear of the medial meniscus.
• If the specific knee (right or left) is documented, a more specific code should be used.