Complex tear of medial mensc, current injury, l knee, subs

This code signifies a complex tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee, indicating a multi-directional or multi-planar tear pattern. It specifically applies to an injury that is still undergoing active treatment, such as cast changes, medication adjustments, or follow-up evaluations after initial care.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed complex medial meniscus tear of the left knee. This includes encounters for post-operative care, physical therapy, or monitoring of healing progress after the initial injury and acute treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "complex tear" and "medial meniscus" for the left knee.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
• Do not use for initial diagnosis or for sequelae of the injury.