Orthopedic Coding Alert
Exact Location a Necessity for Cystic Meniscus Dx
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the physician treated a patient with “cystic meniscus, R knee.” How do I choose an ICD-10 code for this condition? AAPC Forum Subscriber Answer: While you’ve got two-thirds of the diagnosis already in the notes, finding that last third is going to require you to dig back into the notes to see the exact anatomy of the meniscus. Then, choose one of the following ICD-10 codes for this patient: 
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