Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S83.135 is the diagnosis code for Medial dislocation of proximal end of tibia, left knee. 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 S83.135 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S83.135 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S83.135 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Medial dislocation of proximal end of tibia, left knee". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S83.135 is S83.13 ("Medial subluxation and dislocation of proximal end of tibia"). S83.135 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S83.135 is located in Section S80-S89 — "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S83.135 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Medial dislocation of proximal end of tibia, left knee" 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 Medial dislocation of proximal end of tibia, left knee is S83.135.
Yes, S83.135 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S83.135 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S83.135 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.