S83.3

Non-billable

Tear of articular cartilage of knee, current

S83.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Tear of articular cartilage of knee, current. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S83.30 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S83
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Cartilage is the tough but flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at a joint. It also gives shape and support to other parts of your body, such as your ears, nose and windpipe. Healthy cartilage helps you move by allowing your bones to glide over each other. It also protects bones by preventing them from rubbing against each other. Injured, inflamed, or damaged cartilage can cause symptoms such as pain…

Read more about Cartilage Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S83.3?
S83.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Tear of articular cartilage of knee, current". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S83.3 a billable code?
No — S83.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S83.30) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S83.3?
S83.3 has 3 more specific child codes, including S83.30, S83.31, S83.32.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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