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ICD-10-CM Code for Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligament S83.6

ICD-10 code S83.6 for Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligament is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligament

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
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: 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.-)

Code also: any associated open wound

 
S83.6 Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligament
Child Code
Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligament, unspecified knee
Child Code
Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligament, right knee
Child Code
Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligament, left knee

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Dx code M23.232
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Dx code M23.232
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ICD-10 code for left medial patellofemoral ligament
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ICD-10 code for left medial patellofemoral ligament
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Medial Meniscus
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