ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
S83.31XA Tear of articular cartilage of right knee, current, initial encounter
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for the initial encounter: the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition (for example surgery, an emergency department visit or evaluation by a new clinician).
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Other codes in S83
351 complete codes in this category.
- S83.289AOther tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, initial encounter
- S83.289DOther tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, subsequent encounter
- S83.289SOther tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, sequela
- S83.30XATear of articular cartilage of unspecified knee, current, initial encounter
- S83.30XDTear of articular cartilage of unspecified knee, current, subsequent encounter
- S83.30XSTear of articular cartilage of unspecified knee, current, sequela
- S83.31XATear of articular cartilage of right knee, current, initial encounter
- S83.31XDTear of articular cartilage of right knee, current, subsequent encounter
- S83.31XSTear of articular cartilage of right knee, current, sequela
- S83.32XATear of articular cartilage of left knee, current, initial encounter
- S83.32XDTear of articular cartilage of left knee, current, subsequent encounter
- S83.32XSTear of articular cartilage of left knee, current, sequela
Documentation tips
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has S83, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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