Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S83.015 is the diagnosis code for Lateral dislocation of left patella. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S83.015 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S83.015 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S83.015 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Lateral dislocation of left patella". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S83.015 is S83.01 ("Lateral subluxation and dislocation of patella"). S83.015 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S83.015 is located in Section S80-S89 — "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S83.015 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use S83.015 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Lateral dislocation of left patella" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Lateral dislocation of left patella is S83.015.
Yes, S83.015 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S83.015 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S83.015 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.