S83.8X2
Non-billableSprain of other specified parts of left knee
Sprain of other specified parts of left 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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of other specified parts of left knee?
The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of other specified parts of left knee is S83.8X2. The full clinical description is "Sprain of other specified parts of left knee". S83.8X2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S83.8X2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S83.8X2 represents "Sprain of other specified parts of left knee". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S83.8X2 a billable code?
No, S83.8X2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S83.8X2.
What chapter is S83.8X2 in?
S83.8X2 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S83.8X2?
S83.8X2 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 S83.8X2?
S83.8X2 has 3 child codes, including: S83.8X2A (Sprain of other specified parts of left knee, init encntr), S83.8X2D (Sprain of other specified parts of left knee, subs encntr), S83.8X2S (Sprain of other specified parts of left knee, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S83.8X2?
Yes, when using S83.8X2 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S83.8X2?
S83.8X2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3264506. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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