S83.281
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
❌ 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.-)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S83.281 represents other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S83.281. Coders should note that S83.281 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S83.281?
ICD-10-CM code S83.281 is "Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S83.281 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S83.281 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with S83.281?
S83.281 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can S83.281 be coded with other codes?
S83.281 has 7 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S83.28
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)