Cmplx tear of medial mensc, current injury, r knee, sequela

This code signifies a complex tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee that is no longer an acute injury but rather a long-term consequence or complication of a previous injury. A complex tear involves multiple tear patterns (e.g., horizontal, vertical, radial) within the meniscus.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to a previously sustained complex medial meniscus tear in the right knee. It should be used for follow-up visits, chronic pain management, or when addressing residual instability or functional limitations stemming from the old injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly indicates the tear is a "sequela" or "old injury" and specifies the right knee.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial encounters for a complex medial meniscus tear.
• Verify the tear pattern is described as "complex" in the medical record.