Is S83.261 a billable code?
No. S83.261 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
S83.261: Peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S83.261 groups related diagnoses under peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S83.261
- S83.261APeripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83.261DPeripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, subsequent encounter
- S83.261SPeripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, sequela
Other codes in S83.26 Peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury
S83.261 questions
What does S83.261 mean?
S83.261 is the ICD-10-CM code for Peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right 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.