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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain

ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain

S83.511A
S83.512A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for anterior cruciate ligament sprain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
ACL Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain

Use ICD-10 code S83.511A for sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

Billable Code
S83.511A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed by MRI and positive Lachman test
documentation:
  • • Specify laterality and encounter type

Applicable To

  • • Acute sprain of right ACL

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and encounter type are documented

Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter

Billable Code
S83.512A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed by MRI and positive Lachman test
documentation:
  • • Specify laterality and encounter type

Applicable To

  • • Acute sprain of left ACL

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and encounter type are documented
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W01.0XXA

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

Use to describe the external cause of the injury

W76.12XA

Other fall from one level to another

Use to describe the external cause of the injury

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an ACL sprain?

The ICD-10 code for an anterior cruciate ligament sprain is S83.511A for the right knee and S83.512A for the left knee, both for initial encounters.

How do you code a chronic ACL sprain?

Chronic ACL sprains are coded under M23.5- for chronic instability of the knee, specifying laterality.

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