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ICD-10 CM Code S83.20

S83.20 Tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury

Includes

avulsion of joint or ligament of knee
laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee
sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of knee
traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of knee
traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of knee
traumatic tear of joint or ligament of knee

Inclusion Term

Tear of meniscus of knee NOS

Excludes Type 1

old bucket-handle tear (M23.2)
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)

Excludes Type 2

strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower leg (S86.-)

7th Character

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S83

A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela

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