S83.193A

Other subluxation of unspecified knee, initial encounter

Billable code

This code does not map to a risk-adjusting HCC in the loaded models.

Coding notes

Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist

Inherited from S83.1Subluxation and dislocation of knee
Excludes 2

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

Inherited from S83Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee
Includes

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 2

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.-)

Code also

any associated open wound

7th character

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

Valid 7th characters and their meanings
CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela
Inherited from S80-S89Injuries to the knee and lower leg
Excludes 2

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)

Inherited from chapter 19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Excludes 2

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

Use additional

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

Note

Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes. (T07-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (T07-T88) (T20-T32) Burns and corrosions (T20-T32) Includes: burns (thermal) from electrical heating appliances burns (thermal) from electricity burns (thermal) from flame burns (thermal) from friction burns (thermal) from hot air and hot gases burns (thermal) from hot objects burns (thermal) from lightning burns (thermal) from radiation chemical burn [corrosion] (external) (internal) scalds Excludes2: erythema [dermatitis] ab igne (L59.0) radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) sunburn (L55.-)

Official Guidelines for S83.193A

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Sections that reference S83.193A

Sections whose FY 2026 text names S83.193A, its S83 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.