Is S83.229 a billable code?
No. S83.229 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S83.229: Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S83.229 groups related diagnoses under peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S83.229
- S83.229APeripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, initial encounter
- S83.229DPeripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, subsequent encounter
- S83.229SPeripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, sequela
Other codes in S83.22 Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury
S83.229 questions
What does S83.229 mean?
S83.229 is the ICD-10-CM code for Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.