All ICD10 Codes

S83

Non-Billable
ChapterS00–T88
Rankcategory
Official Description

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee

Use a more specific code (0 billable, 9 non-billable)
S83.0Subluxation and dislocation of patellahas subcodesS83.1Subluxation and dislocation of kneehas subcodesS83.2Tear of meniscus, current injuryhas subcodesS83.3Tear of articular cartilage of knee, currenthas subcodesS83.4Sprain of collateral ligament of kneehas subcodesS83.5Sprain of cruciate ligament of kneehas subcodesS83.6Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligamenthas subcodesS83.8Sprain of other specified parts of kneehas subcodesS83.9Sprain of unspecified site of kneehas subcodes
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

CH19 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Use Additional Code
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

S80-S89 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • avulsion of joint or ligament of knee
  • laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee
  • sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee
  • traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of knee
  • traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of knee
  • traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of knee
  • traumatic tear of joint or ligament of knee
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • derangement of patella (M22.0-M22.3)
  • injury of patellar ligament (tendon) (S76.1-)
  • internal derangement of knee (M23.-)
  • old dislocation of knee (M24.36)
  • pathological dislocation of knee (M24.36)
  • recurrent dislocation of knee (M22.0)
  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower leg (S86.-)
Code Also
  • any associated open wound

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH19Injury, 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 kneeNot billable
S83.0Subluxation and dislocation of patellaSubcodes
S83.1Subluxation and dislocation of kneeSubcodes
S83.2Tear of meniscus, current injurySubcodes
S83.3Tear of articular cartilage of knee, currentSubcodes
S83.4Sprain of collateral ligament of kneeSubcodes
S83.5Sprain of cruciate ligament of kneeSubcodes
S83.6Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligamentSubcodes
S83.8Sprain of other specified parts of kneeSubcodes
S83.9Sprain of unspecified site of kneeSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to S83:

blockS80-S89
Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)
View context instructions
chapterCH19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
View context instructions

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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