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S83.279A – Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, initial encounter

Overview

Coding Notes

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Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions

GEM Conversion to ICD-9 CM

Fs: 10000 – Tear of lateral cartilage or meniscus of knee, current

MDC / MS-DRG Reference

FRACTURE, SPRAIN, STRAIN AND DISLOCATION EXCEPT FEMUR, HIP, PELVIS AND THIGH WITH MCC
FRACTURE, SPRAIN, STRAIN AND DISLOCATION EXCEPT FEMUR, HIP, PELVIS AND THIGH WITHOUT MCC

Sibling Codes

Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, subsequent encounter
Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee, sequela

Parent Sibling Codes

Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee
Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee
Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee

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