S83.241A – Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

S83.241A – Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

Learn about the S83.241A diagnosis code for medial meniscus tear, right knee injury, and initial encounter through this guide.

By Matt Olivares on Aug 8, 2025.

Fact Checked by Karina Jimenea.

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S83.241A diagnosis code: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

  • S83.241A is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code used to identify cases of other tear of the medial meniscus, specifically in the right knee and in the initial encounter phase of care.
  • This code is assigned when the medial meniscus, a piece of cartilage in the knee joint, is injured. The tear can occur due to trauma or other factors.
  • The current injury indicates that the tear occurred recently and is the reason the patient is seeking medical attention.
  • The right knee designation specifies the affected side of the body. If the location is currently for an unspecified knee, please don't use this unless it's confirmed that it's the right knee.
  • This cannot be used for medial meniscus tear in the left knee.
  • The initial encounter signifies that the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition.

Is S83.241A billable?

Yes, S83.241A is a billable code in ICD-10-CM. It can be used for reimbursements, such as medical claims and billing. Insurance providers and healthcare payers recognize the code. However, proper documentation and medical necessity must be demonstrated to support the use of this code in billing processes.

Clinical information

The following clinical information is relevant to the diagnosis code S83.241A:

Medial meniscus tear: A tear in the cartilage of the knee joint, specifically in the medial meniscus.

  • The S83.241A code represents a tear in the medial meniscus, a crescent-shaped cartilage structure in the knee joint.
  • The tear is classified as "other" to specify that it does not fall under a bucket handle tear or a radial tear.
  • The tear is described as a result of a current injury, indicating that it has occurred recently.
  • The tear affects the right knee, indicating the specific location.
  • The encounter is labeled as "initial" to indicate the patient's first visit related to this injury. If it isn't, please use the corresponding subsequent encounter or sequela code.

Synonyms include

The synonyms for the diagnosis code S83.241A, "Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter," include:

  • Acute tear of medial meniscus of right knee
  • Acute tear of medial meniscus of right knee
  • Current right knee medial meniscus tear
  • Medial meniscus tear, current injury, right knee
  • Medial meniscus injury, current tear, right knee
  • Tear of medial meniscus, recent injury, right knee
  • Tear of meniscus current injury right knee
  • Current tear of medial meniscus of right knee

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Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for medial meniscus

The following ICD-10 codes are commonly used for medial meniscus of right knee injuries:

  • S83.211A: Bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
  • S83.211D: Bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, subsequent encounter
  • S83.211S: Bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, sequela
  • S83.241D: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, subsequent encounter
  • S83.241S: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, sequela

For left knee or unspecified knee, do note that there are specific codes for meniscus current injury left knee, meniscus current injury unspecified knee, etc.

Commonly asked questions

This is a general, non-billable code for other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee. There are specific codes under this category.

Yes, the S83.241A code is specific to the right knee. A different code is used for tears in the medial meniscus of the left knee.

No, the S83.241A code is specifically used for the initial encounter with the healthcare provider concerning the current injury. For subsequent encounters or ongoing treatment, different encounter codes are used.

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