Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dislocated patella includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dislocated Patella
Use ICD-10 code S83.014A for lateral dislocation of right patella, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Other patellofemoral disorders, unspecified knee
Use for chronic instability without acute trauma.
The ICD-10 code for a dislocated patella is S83.0xxA for initial encounters, specifying laterality and encounter type.
For recurrent patellar dislocation, use S83.0xxD for subsequent encounters, with appropriate laterality and additional codes for complications.