S83.519A is the authoritative medical code for Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of unspecified knee, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of unspecified knee, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S83.519A), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of unspecified knee, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S83.519A. 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 S83.519A 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
Does S83.519A require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S83.
Can S83.519A be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S83.519A and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions 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).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S83.519A in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S83 — Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee
- S83.0 — Subluxation and dislocation of patella
- S83.00 — Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of patella
- S83.001 — Unspecified subluxation of right patella
- S83.001A — Unspecified subluxation of right patella, initial encounter
- S83.001D — Unspecified subluxation of right patella, subsequent encounter
- S83.001S — Unspecified subluxation of right patella, sequela
- S83.002 — Unspecified subluxation of left patella
- S83.002A — Unspecified subluxation of left patella, initial encounter
- S83.002D — Unspecified subluxation of left patella, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S83 family