Unspecified abnormal findings in urine. 2016 Billable/Specific Code. 1  R82.90 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.  Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after Oct 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
The menisci - the medial meniscus and lateral meniscus - are crescent-shaped bands of thick, rubbery cartilage attached to the shinbone (tibia). They act as shock absorbers and stabilize the knee. The medial meniscus is on the inner side of the knee joint. The lateral meniscus is on the outside of the knee. Meniscus tears can vary widely in size and severity. A meniscus can be split in half, ripped around its circumference in the shape of a C or left hanging by a thread to the knee joint.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors. The meniscus is cartilage inside the knee joint. Tearing can occur on either side, the medial (inside) or lateral (outside). Meniscus is the name for either of two pieces of tough cartilage inside the knee joint.They are shaped like half moons and are sometimes called semilunar cartilage.ost tears do not heal, and become larger, because the inner two-thirds of the meniscus has no blood supply for healing. If the usual meniscus tear is not treated, problems in the knee will increase with time. The ultimate trouble can be the development of arthritis.