S83.279D — Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, subsequent encounter
Is S83.279D billable?
Yes, but S83.279D is an unspecified code. S83.279D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S83.279D 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 S83.279D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
S83.279D at a glance
| Code | S83.279D |
|---|---|
| Description | Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S83.279D?
In S83.279D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S83.279D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S83.279D group to?
S83.279D sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S83.279D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S83.27, the nearest indexed parent of S83.279D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Tear, torn › meniscus › lateral › complex (traumatic)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S83.2
The conditions below can never be reported together with S83.279D 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 S83.279D to fully describe the condition. S83.279D 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 S83.279D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S83.279D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S83.279D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S83.279D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S83
The conditions below are not part of S83.279D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S83.279D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S83
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S83.279D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S83.279D existed?
S83.279D 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.