The following information may apply to this code from its parent codes in the ICD-10 hierarchy. This information is important for proper coding and classification.

Parent Codes Referenced:

S00-T88(Chapter 19)S83(Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee)S83.5(Sprain of cruciate ligament of knee)S83.51(Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of knee)S83.512(Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee)

Includes

7 items

From S83:

•
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

Excludes1

2 items

From S00-T88:

•
birth trauma (P10-P15)
•
obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

Excludes2

7 items

From S83:

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derangement of patella (M22.0-M22.3)
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injury of patellar ligament (tendon) (S76.1-)
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internal derangement of knee (M23.-)
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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

1 item

From S00-T88:

•
code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

7th Character Notes

4 items

From S83:

•
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S83
•
A: initial encounter
•
D: subsequent encounter
•
S: sequela

S83.512A
Billable

Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee (initial encounter)

Billable Code

Referenced in Diagnoses

Additional Information from Parent Codes

Parent Codes Referenced:

Includes

From S83:

Excludes1

From S00-T88:

Excludes2

From S83:

Use Additional Code

From S00-T88:

7th Character Notes

From S83:

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S83.512ABillable

Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee (initial encounter)

Billable Code

Referenced in Diagnoses

Additional Information from Parent Codes

Parent Codes Referenced:

Includes

From S83:

Excludes1

From S00-T88:

Excludes2

From S83:

Use Additional Code

From S00-T88:

7th Character Notes

From S83:

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S83.512A
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