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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for patella subluxation

S83.00

Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of patella

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Subluxation › patella”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding patella subluxation

The ICD-10-CM code for patella subluxation is S83.00 (Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of patella). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S83.00.

Within S83.0, choose S83.00 (Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of patella) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: lateral subluxation and dislocation of patella (S83.01) and other subluxation and dislocation of patella (S83.09).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

More specific patella subluxation codes (official index)

  • lateral S83.01 — Lateral subluxation and dislocation of patella
  • recurrent (nontraumatic)
  • specified type NEC S83.09 — Other subluxation and dislocation of patella

Common questions about patella subluxation ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for patella subluxation?

S83.00 — Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of patella (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S83.01, S83.09.

What is the ICD-10 code for lateral patella subluxation?

S83.01 — Lateral subluxation and dislocation of patella (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

Is S83.00 billable?

No. S83.00 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.