Wiki Knee Strain

[mcdream]

Hi all,
Which is more appropriate for reporting knee strain S86.81- or S86.91-?
TIA

 

[thomas7331]

Hi all,
Which is more appropriate for reporting knee strain S86.81- or S86.91-?
TIA

If the specific muscle (or tendon) that was injured is documented, then I would use S86.81-. If the documentation does not specify or name a particular muscle that was injured, then I would use S86.91-.