S83.252A
✓ BillableBucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • old bucket-handle tear (M23.2)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • derangement of patella (M22.0-M22.3)
- • injury of patellar ligament (tendon) (S76.1-)
- • internal derangement of knee (M23.-)
- • old dislocation of knee (M24.36)
- • pathological dislocation of knee (M24.36)
- • recurrent dislocation of knee (M22.0)
- • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower leg (S86.-)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S83.252A represents bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that S83.252A has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S83.252A?
ICD-10-CM code S83.252A is "Bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S83.252A a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, S83.252A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with S83.252A?
S83.252A has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can S83.252A be coded with other codes?
S83.252A has 7 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S83.252
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)