S83.279⚠ Requires 7th Character
Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecified knee
Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecifie…
⚠ 7th Character Required
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Sub-codes of S83.279(3)
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Code Hierarchy
┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S80-S89Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)├S83Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee
└S83.279Complex tear of lateral meniscus, current injury, unspecifie…
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