ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
844.1 — Sprain of medial 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 844.1
844.1 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for sprain of medial 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, S83.419A (Sprain of medial collateral ligament of unspecified knee, initial encounter). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- S83.419ASprain of medial collateral ligament of unspecified knee, initial encounterapproximate
Common questions about 844.1
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 844.1?
- The GEMs map 844.1 to ICD-10-CM S83.419A.
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.