S83.281A
S83.281A: Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMright
S83.281A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S83.281A with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "A": initial encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S83
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S83.281A
A category’s note binds every code beneath it.
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S83.281A
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Written on S83: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S83.281A is named in 3 Medicare coverage policies: 3 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A52465Knee Orthoses - Policy Article
- A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
- A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.