S83.31⚠ Requires 7th Character

Tear of articular cartilage of right knee, current

⚠ 7th Character Required

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

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S83.31:

Ainitial encounterS83.31XADsubsequent encounterS83.31XDSsequelaS83.31XS

Sub-codes of S83.31(3)

S83.31 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S83.31ATear of articular cartilage of right knee, current, initial …✓ BillableS83.31DTear of articular cartilage of right knee, current, subseque…✓ BillableS83.31STear of articular cartilage of right knee, current, sequela✓ Billable

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
└S83.31Tear of articular cartilage of right knee, current

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