Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S83.519 is the diagnosis code for Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of unspecified 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 S83.519 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S83.519 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S83.519 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of unspecified knee". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S83.519 is S83.51 ("Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of knee"). S83.519 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S83.519 is located in Section S80-S89 — "Injuries to the knee and lower leg" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S83.519 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of unspecified 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 Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of unspecified knee is S83.519.
Yes, S83.519 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S83.519 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S83.519 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.