S83.115D

S83.115D: Anterior dislocation of proximal end of tibia, left knee, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exemptleft

S83.115D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for anterior dislocation of proximal end of tibia, left knee, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S83.115D with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S83

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S83.115D

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S83.1: Subluxation and dislocation of knee

instability of knee prosthesis (T84.022, T84.023)

Written on S83: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee

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.-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S83.115D is named in 4 Medicare coverage policies: 4 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

A52465Knee Orthoses - Policy Article
A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
A57311Billing and Coding: Physical Therapy - Home Health

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.