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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for patellar ligament sprain

S76.11

Strain of quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sprain (joint) (ligament) › patellar ligament”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding patellar ligament sprain

The ICD-10-CM code for patellar ligament sprain is S76.11 (Strain of quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon).

Within S76.1 (injury of quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon), S76.11 is specifically for strain of quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon. Related codes cover unspecified injury of quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon (S76.10), laceration of quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon (S76.12) and other specified injury of quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon (S76.19).

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.

Common questions about patellar ligament sprain ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for patellar ligament sprain?

S76.11 — Strain of quadriceps muscle, fascia and tendon (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S76.11 billable?

No. S76.11 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.