Is S83.252 a billable code?
No. S83.252 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
S83.252: Bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S83.252 groups related diagnoses under bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S83.252
- S83.252ABucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
- S83.252DBucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter
- S83.252SBucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, sequela
Other codes in S83.25 Bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury
S83.252 questions
What does S83.252 mean?
S83.252 is the ICD-10-CM code for Bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left 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.