ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
844.0 — Sprain of lateral collateral ligament of knee
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 844.0
844.0 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for sprain of lateral collateral ligament of knee. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, S83.429A (Sprain of lateral collateral ligament of unspecified knee, initial encounter). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- S83.429ASprain of lateral collateral ligament of unspecified knee, initial encounterapproximate
Common questions about 844.0
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 844.0?
- The GEMs map 844.0 to ICD-10-CM S83.429A.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.