S83.8
Non-billableSprain of other specified parts of knee
Sprain of other specified parts of knee
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- 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
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- 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)
- 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.-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound
Child Codes (1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S83.8?
ICD-10-CM code S83.8 represents "Sprain of other specified parts of knee". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S83.8 a billable code?
No, S83.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 1 child codes under S83.8.
What chapter is S83.8 in?
S83.8 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S83.8?
S83.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S83.8?
S83.8 has 1 child code, including: S83.8X (Sprain of other specified parts of knee).
Are additional codes required with S83.8?
Yes, when using S83.8 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S83.8?
S83.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2864577. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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