S83.0
Non-billableSubluxation and dislocation of patella
Subluxation and dislocation of patella
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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolusS90-S99
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •derangement of patellaM22.0-M22.3
- •injury of patellar ligament (tendon)S76.1
- •internal derangement of kneeM23
- •old dislocation of kneeM24.36
- •pathological dislocation of kneeM24.36
- •recurrent dislocation of kneeM22.0
- •strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower legS86
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
S83.1Subluxation and dislocation of knee
S83.2Tear of meniscus, current injury
S83.3Tear of articular cartilage of knee, current
S83.4Sprain of collateral ligament of knee
S83.5Sprain of cruciate ligament of knee
S83.6Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligament
S83.8Sprain of other specified parts of knee
S83.9Sprain of unspecified site of knee
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for subluxation and dislocation of patella?
The ICD-10-CM code for subluxation and dislocation of patella is S83.0. The full clinical description is "Subluxation and dislocation of patella". S83.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S83.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S83.0 represents “Subluxation and dislocation of patella”. 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 S83.0 a billable code?
No, S83.0 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 S83.0.
What chapter is S83.0 in?
S83.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S83.0?
S83.0 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 S83.0?
S83.0 has 3 child codes, including: S83.00 (Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of patella), S83.01 (Lateral subluxation and dislocation of patella), S83.09 (Other subluxation and dislocation of patella).
Are additional codes required with S83.0?
Yes, when using S83.0, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S83.0?
S83.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2864114. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S83.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like subluxation and dislocation of patella affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S83.0?
S83.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC93.1Z (Dislocation of patella, unspecified).
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