Is S83.281 a billable code?
No. S83.281 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
S83.281: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S83.281 groups related diagnoses under other 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 S83.281
- S83.281AOther tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83.281DOther tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, subsequent encounter
- S83.281SOther tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, sequela
Other codes in S83.28 Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury
S83.281 questions
What does S83.281 mean?
S83.281 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other 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.