2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S83.282DOther tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S80-S89›S83

ICD-10-CM S83.282D
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S83.282D is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter. The 7th character D marks it as a subsequent encounter code, used during routine care in the healing or recovery phase. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 949 through 950. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as acute meniscal tear, lateral. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sprains and strains, subsequent encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S83.282D
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter
Short Description
Oth tear of lat mensc, current injury, left knee, subs
Parent Code
S83.282
Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS80-S89Injuries to the knee and lower leg
CategoryS83Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee
This CodeS83.282DOther tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

S83.282D is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acute meniscal tear, lateral
  • Acute tear of lateral meniscus of left knee
  • Acute tear of meniscus of left knee
  • Tear of lateral meniscus of left knee joint

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee (S83). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ061
Sprains and strains, subsequent encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Cartilage Disorders

Cartilage is the tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at a joint. It also gives shape and support to other parts of your body, such as your ears, nose and windpipe. Healthy cartilage helps you move by allowing your bones to glide over each other.

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Convert S83.282D to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
V58.89 Other specfied aftercare
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S83.282DOverview

Is S83.282D (Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character D in S83.282D mean?

The final character D marks a subsequent encounter: use it for routine care while the other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee is healing, after active treatment has ended.

What MS-DRG does S83.282D group to?

When other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 949, 950, with relative weights from 0.6277 to 1.1897 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is S83.282D exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S83.282D?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter converts to ICD-9-CM V58.89 (other specfied aftercare). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.