S83.242A ICD-10-CM Code: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S83.242AOther tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S83.242A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)
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Category S83
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee
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Subcategory S83.242
Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee
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Code S83.242A
Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S83.242A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S83.242A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S83.242A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S83.242A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S83.242A.
Transparency
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S83.242A mean?
S83.242A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter.”
Is S83.242A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S83.242A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S83.242A located in ICD-10-CM?
S83.242A is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89) (S80–S89), under category S83, Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee and subcategory S83.242, Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee.
What coding notes are listed for S83.242A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S83.242A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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