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S83 ICD-10-CM Code: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Official description

S83

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where S83 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89)

  3. 3

    Category S83

    Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee

  4. 4

    Code S83

    Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee

Codes under S83

S83 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

S83.0Subluxation and dislocation of patellaS83.1Subluxation and dislocation of kneeS83.2Tear of meniscus, current injuryS83.3Tear of articular cartilage of knee, currentS83.4Sprain of collateral ligament of kneeS83.5Sprain of cruciate ligament of kneeS83.6Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligamentS83.8Sprain of other specified parts of kneeS83.9Sprain of unspecified site of knee

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S83.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S83.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S83.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S83.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • 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.-)

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S83 mean?

S83 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee.”

Is S83 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. S83 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is S83 located in ICD-10-CM?

S83 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the knee and lower leg (S80-S89) (S80–S89), under category S83, Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee.

What coding notes are listed for S83?

No inclusion terms are listed for S83 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: 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.-).