Meniscus tear is a tear in the cartilage of the knee is one of most common knee injuries. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that between femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone). A tear in the meniscus occurs when any activity causes forceful twisting or rotation of the knee joint, particularly when the joint is overweighed. A torn meniscus is typically diagnosed through a physical exam in which orthopedists may move the knees and legs into various positions. This also aids in determining the extent of movement and correctly identifying the root causes of symptoms. Untreated torn meniscus can cause knee pain, swelling, and stiffness. Patients may occasionally experience difficulty fully extending their knees and feel a block in their knee motion.
Meniscus Tear Right & Left Knee ICD-10 Codes


Medical billing services can help orthopedists and other specialists diagnose and treat torn meniscus with error-free medical coding and documentation. According to one report, over 500,000 meniscal tears occur in the United States each year. Activities involving aggressive twisting and pivoting of the knee can increase the risk of a torn meniscus. Degenerative changes in the knee can cause this condition in older adults.

ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes for Right & Left Knee Meniscus Tear 

ICD-10 code S83.2 denotes Tear of meniscus. S83.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used on the medical claim to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 

Other related ICD-10 codes for Meniscus Tears include:

S83.2 Tear of meniscus, current injury
S83.20 Tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury
S83.200 Bucket-handle tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, right knee
S83.200A …… initial encounter
S83.200D …… subsequent encounter
S83.200S …… sequela
S83.201 Bucket-handle tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, left knee
S83.201A …… initial encounter
S83.201D …… subsequent encounter
S83.201S …… sequela
S83.202 Bucket-handle tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
S83.202A …… initial encounter
S83.202D …… subsequent encounter
S83.202S …… sequela
S83.203 Other tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, right knee
S83.203A …… initial encounter
S83.203D …… subsequent encounter
S83.203S …… sequela
S83.204 Other tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, left knee
S83.204A …… initial encounter
S83.204D …… subsequent encounter
S83.204S …… sequela
S83.205 Other tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
S83.205A …… initial encounter
S83.205D …… subsequent encounter
S83.205S …… sequela
S83.206 Unspecified tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, right knee
S83.206A …… initial encounter
S83.206D …… subsequent encounter
S83.206S …… sequela
S83.207 Unspecified tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, left knee
S83.207A …… initial encounter
S83.207D …… subsequent encounter
S83.207S …… sequela
S83.209 Unspecified tear of unspecified meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
S83.209A …… initial encounter
S83.209D …… subsequent encounter
S83.209S …… sequela
S83.21 Bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, current injury
S83.211 Bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee
S83.211A …… initial encounter
S83.211D …… subsequent encounter
S83.211S …… sequela
S83.212 Bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee
S83.212A …… initial encounter
S83.212D …… subsequent encounter
S83.212S …… sequela
S83.219 Bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
S83.219A …… initial encounter
S83.219D …… subsequent encounter
S83.219S …… sequela
S83.22 Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury
S83.221 Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee
S83.221A …… initial encounter
S83.221D …… subsequent encounter
S83.221S …… sequela
S83.222 Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee
S83.222A …… initial encounter
S83.222D …… subsequent encounter
S83.222S …… sequela
S83.229 Peripheral tear of medial meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
S83.229A …… initial encounter
S83.229D …… subsequent encounter
S83.229S …… sequela
S83.23 Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury
S83.231 Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee
S83.231A …… initial encounter
S83.231D …… subsequent encounter
S83.231S …… sequela
S83.232 Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee
S83.232A …… initial encounter
S83.232D …… subsequent encounter
S83.232S …… sequela
S83.239 Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
S83.239A …… initial encounter
S83.239D …… subsequent encounter
S83.239S …… sequela
S83.24 Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury
S83.241 Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee
S83.241A …… initial encounter
S83.241D …… subsequent encounter
S83.241S …… sequela
S83.242 Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee
S83.242A …… initial encounter
S83.242D …… subsequent encounter
S83.242S …… sequela
S83.249 Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
S83.249A …… initial encounter
S83.249D …… subsequent encounter
S83.249S …… sequela
S83.25 Bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury
S83.251 Bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee
S83.251A …… initial encounter
S83.251D …… subsequent encounter
S83.251S …… sequela
S83.252 Bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee
S83.252A …… initial encounter
S83.252D …… subsequent encounter
S83.252S …… sequela
S83.259 Bucket-handle tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
S83.259A …… initial encounter
S83.259D …… subsequent encounter
S83.259S …… sequela
S83.26 Peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury
S83.261 Peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee
S83.261A …… initial encounter
S83.261D …… subsequent encounter
S83.261S …… sequela
S83.262 Peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee
S83.262A …… initial encounter
S83.262D …… subsequent encounter
S83.262S …… sequela
S83.269 Peripheral tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
S83.269A …… initial encounter
S83.269D …… subsequent encounter
S83.269S …… sequela
S83.27 Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury
S83.271 Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee
S83.271A …… initial encounter
S83.271D …… subsequent encounter
S83.271S …… sequela
S83.272 Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee
S83.272A …… initial encounter
S83.272D …… subsequent encounter
S83.272S …… sequela
S83.279 Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
S83.279A …… initial encounter
S83.279D …… subsequent encounter
S83.279S …… sequela
S83.28 Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury
S83.281 Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, right knee
S83.281A …… initial encounter
S83.281D …… subsequent encounter
S83.281S …… sequela
S83.282 Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, left knee
S83.282A …… initial encounter
S83.282D …… subsequent encounter
S83.282S …… sequela
S83.289 Other tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
S83.289A …… initial encounter
S83.289D …… subsequent encounter
S83.289S …… sequel

Treatment Procedures for Meniscus Tear Right & Left Knee

The treatment for a torn meniscus varies depending on the type, size, and location of the tear. The treatment includes a combination of rest, physical therapy, over-the-counter medications, and surgical procedures such as arthroscopy. Patients are usually advised to rest and avoid activities that twist, rotate, or pivot the knee and cause pain. Orthopedists may recommend a meniscus transplant or knee replacement surgery for patients in advanced stages of the condition.

The following CPT codes can be used in combination with a S83.2 diagnosis code for Torn Meniscus-

CPT Codes for Meniscus Tear Treatment Procedures

27332 – Arthrotomy, with excision of semilunar cartilage (meniscectomy) knee
27333 – Arthrotomy, with excision of semilunar cartilage (meniscectomy) knee
29868 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; meniscal transplantation (includes arthrotomy for meniscal insertion), medial or lateral
29880 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
29881 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
29882 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
29883 – Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral)

HCPCS Code

G0428 – A valid 2023 HCPCS code for Collagen meniscus implant procedure for filling meniscal defects (e.g., cmi, collagen scaffold, menaflex)

Medical billing and coding in orthopaedics can be difficult due to the numerous requirements that a physician or medical coder must keep in mind when reporting a specific diagnosis or procedure code. It is critical for providers to understand the highly specific medical codes associated with repairing a torn meniscus.
A skilled medical billing company is an excellent choice for physicians who want to ensure accurate and timely claim submissions.

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