S83.205S — Other tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, sequela

BillableUnspecified

Is S83.205S billable?

Yes, but S83.205S is an unspecified code. S83.205S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S83.205S is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S83.205S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.

More specific alternatives

S83.205S at a glance

Code	S83.205S
Description	Other tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, sequela
Billable	Yes
Code set	ICD-10-CM FY2027
Valid for encounters	October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
7th character "S"	sequela

What does the 7th character "S" mean in S83.205S?

In S83.205S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S83.205S to be a valid, complete code.

Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:

Which MS-DRGs does S83.205S group to?

S83.205S sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.

562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCCmedical
563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCCmedical

How is S83.205S listed in the Alphabetic Index?

The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S83.20, the nearest indexed parent of S83.205S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.

Tear, torn › meniscus › bucket-handle (traumatic)
Tear, torn › meniscus › specified type NEC (traumatic)

Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S83.2

The conditions below can never be reported together with S83.205S on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.

old bucket-handle tear (M23.2)

Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19

Report an additional code alongside S83.205S to fully describe the condition. S83.205S is sequenced first.

code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19

The conditions below are not part of S83.205S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S83.205S and the excluded code may both be reported.

birth trauma (P10-P15)
obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89

The conditions below are not part of S83.205S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S83.205S and the excluded code may both be reported.

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S83

The conditions below are not part of S83.205S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S83.205S and the excluded code may both be reported.

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.-)

Code also — inherited from S83

Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S83.205S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.

any associated open wound

How long has S83.205S existed?

S83.205S has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.

Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.