S83.014 is the authoritative medical code for Lateral dislocation of right patella. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for lateral dislocation of right patella (ICD-10-CM S83.014), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Lateral dislocation of right patella is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S83.014. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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; traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of knee; traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of knee; traumatic tear of joint or ligament of knee. Excludes2 (not included here): derangement of patella M22.0-M22.3; injury of patellar ligament tendon S76.1-; internal derangement of knee M23.-; old dislocation of knee M24.36; pathological dislocation of knee M24.36; recurrent dislocation of knee M22.0; strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower leg S86.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus S90-S99; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S83.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S83.014 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- 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
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of knee
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of knee
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of knee
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- derangement of patella M22.0-M22.3
- injury of patellar ligament tendon S76.1-
- internal derangement of knee M23.-
- old dislocation of knee M24.36
- pathological dislocation of knee M24.36
- recurrent dislocation of knee M22.0
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower leg S86.-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus S90-S99
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S83.014 be billed directly?
No. S83.014 (Lateral dislocation of right patella) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S83.014 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S83.
Can S83.014 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S83.014 and the following may both be reported when both are present: derangement of patella (M22.0-M22.3); injury of patellar ligament (tendon) (S76.1-); internal derangement of knee (M23.-); old dislocation of knee (M24.36).
Codes in This Family (3)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S83.014, with their registry titles.
- S83.014A — Lateral dislocation of right patella, initial encounter
- S83.014D — Lateral dislocation of right patella, subsequent encounter
- S83.014S — Lateral dislocation of right patella, sequela
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