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

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.