2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S83.502SSprain of unspecified cruciate ligament of left knee, sequela
S83.502S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for sprain of unspecified cruciate ligament of left knee, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 562 through 563. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as sprain of cruciate ligament of knee. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.
This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in Orthopedics medical specialties to designate conditions such selected sprains rotator cuff, cruciate ligament, and ankle.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S83.502S is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Sprain of cruciate ligament of knee
- Sprain of cruciate ligament of left knee joint
- Sprain of left knee
- Traumatic tear of cruciate ligament of knee
- Traumatic tear of cruciate ligament of left knee
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of knee (S83). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Knee Injuries and Disorders
Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have knee problems. Knee problems can cause pain and difficulty walking.
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Convert S83.502S to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S83.502SOverview
Is S83.502S (Sprain of unspecified cruciate ligament of left knee) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report sprain of unspecified cruciate ligament of left knee, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S83.502S mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the sprain of unspecified cruciate ligament of left knee itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does S83.502S group to?
When sprain of unspecified cruciate ligament of left knee, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 562, 563, with relative weights from 0.8955 to 1.4248 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is S83.502S exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for sprain of unspecified cruciate ligament of left knee, sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S83.502S?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, sprain of unspecified cruciate ligament of left knee, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 905.7 (late effec sprain/strain). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
