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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dislocation of Patella

ICD-10 Coding for Dislocation of Patella

S83.0
M22.0
Q74.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dislocation of patella includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Patellar Dislocation
Kneecap Dislocation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dislocation of Patella

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dislocation of Patella

Use ICD-10 code S83.0 for dislocation of patella, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dislocation of patella

Non-Billable
S83.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acute trauma leading to dislocation
documentation:
  • • Imaging confirms dislocation and laterality

Applicable To

  • • Acute dislocation of patella

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified to avoid unspecified codes.

Recurrent dislocation of patella

Non-Billable
M22.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of multiple dislocations
documentation:
  • • Documentation of patellar instability

Applicable To

  • • Chronic patellar instability

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports recurrent nature.

Congenital dislocation of patella

Billable Code
Q74.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Diagnosis in infancy or early childhood
documentation:
  • • Absence of trauma

Applicable To

  • • Congenital patellar dislocation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure congenital nature is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W01.XXXA

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

Use to describe the external cause of the dislocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for patellar dislocation?

The ICD-10 code for traumatic patellar dislocation is S83.0, while recurrent dislocations use M22.0. Congenital cases are coded as Q74.1.

How do you code a recurrent patellar dislocation?

Recurrent patellar dislocation is coded with M22.0, indicating a history of multiple dislocations without new trauma.

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