Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S83.272 is the diagnosis code for Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S83.272 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S83.272 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S83.272 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S83.272 is S83.27 ("Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury"). S83.272 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S83.272 is located in Section S80-S89 — "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S83.272 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee is S83.272.
Yes, S83.272 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S83.272 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S83.272 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.