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S83.142S vs S83.143S

S83.142S (Lateral subluxation of proximal end of tibia, left knee, sequela) compared with S83.143S (Lateral subluxation of proximal end of tibia, unspecified knee, sequela), from the official CMS tabular data. S83.142S and S83.143S code the same condition on opposite sides.

Relationship

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Laterality relationship

S83.142S
Left
Lateral subluxation of proximal end of tibia, left knee, sequela
S83.143S
Unspecified
Lateral subluxation of proximal end of tibia, unspecified knee, sequela

Same condition; these differ only in which side is documented.

These codes share a category and title and differ only in the side affected. The documentation decides which applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.

Source: ICD-10-CM tabular list (laterality variant derived from the code title)

Can these codes be reported together?

Same condition, opposite side. S83.142S and S83.143S name the same condition on opposite sides of the body.

Same category and title, differing only in which side is affected — the documentation decides which one applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.

Side by side

S83.142SLateral subluxation of proximal end of tibia, left knee, sequelaS83.143SLateral subluxation of proximal end of tibia, unspecified knee, sequela
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationS00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)
DefinitionLateral subluxation of proximal end of tibia, left knee, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S83.142S).Lateral subluxation of proximal end of tibia, unspecified knee, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S83.143S).
7th characterThe appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S83The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S83
Includes
avulsion of joint or ligament of knee
laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee
sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of knee
avulsion of joint or ligament of knee
laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee
sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of knee
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of knee

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources