S81.00 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S81.001 Unspecified open wound, right knee
- S81.001A Unspecified open wound, right knee, initial encounter
- S81.001D Unspecified open wound, right knee, subsequent encounter
- S81.001S Unspecified open wound, right knee, sequela
- S81.002 Unspecified open wound, left knee
- S81.002A Unspecified open wound, left knee, initial encounter
- S81.002D Unspecified open wound, left knee, subsequent encounter
- S81.002S Unspecified open wound, left knee, sequela
- S81.009 Unspecified open wound, unspecified knee
- S81.009A Unspecified open wound, unspecified knee, initial encounter
- S81.009D Unspecified open wound, unspecified knee, subsequent encounter
- S81.009S Unspecified open wound, unspecified knee, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S81.00 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S80-S89 Injuries to the knee and lower leg
- S81 Open wound of knee and lower leg
- S81.0 Open wound of knee
- S81.8 Open wound of lower leg
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S81.00 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S81.00 ICD 10 code
Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have knee problems. Knee problems can cause pain and difficulty walking.
Knee problems are very common, and they occur in people of all ages. Knee problems can interfere with many things, from participation in sports to simply getting up from a chair and walking. This can have a big impact on your life.
The most common disease affecting the knee is osteoarthritis. The cartilage in the knee gradually wears away, causing pain and swelling.
Injuries to ligaments and tendons also cause knee problems. A common injury is to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). You usually injure your ACL by a sudden twisting motion. ACL and other knee injuries are common sports injuries.
Treatment of knee problems depends on the cause. In some cases your doctor may recommend knee replacement.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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