Is S83.279 a billable code?
No. S83.279 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
S83.279: Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S83.279 groups related diagnoses under complex tear of lateral 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 S83.279
- S83.279AComplex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, initial encounter
- S83.279DComplex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, subsequent encounter
- S83.279SComplex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, sequela
Other codes in S83.27 Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury
S83.279 questions
What does S83.279 mean?
S83.279 is the ICD-10-CM code for Complex tear of lateral 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.