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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Patella Dislocation

ICD-10 Coding for Patella Dislocation

M22.02
S83.002A

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code M22.02 for recurrent dislocation of left patella, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Recurrent dislocation of left patella

Billable Code
M22.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has a history of multiple dislocations.
documentation:
  • • MRI or X-ray confirms trochlear dysplasia.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic dislocation of left patella

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies recurrent nature and laterality.

Acute dislocation of left patella

Billable Code
S83.002A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented traumatic event leading to dislocation
  • • Imaging showing acute dislocation

Applicable To

  • • First-time traumatic dislocation of left patella

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes details of the traumatic event and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.818

Personal history of other (healed) physical injury

Use to indicate a history of joint dislocation.

S82.091A

Fracture of patella

Use if there is an associated fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for recurrent dislocation of the left patella?

The ICD-10 code for recurrent dislocation of the left patella is M22.02. This code is used when there is a documented history of multiple dislocations.

How do you code an acute dislocation of the left patella?

For an acute dislocation of the left patella, use ICD-10 code S83.002A. Ensure documentation includes the traumatic event and imaging confirmation.

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