S83.62XD — Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligament, left knee, subsequent encounter
Is S83.62XD billable?
Yes — S83.62XD is billable for FY2027. S83.62XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S83.62XD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S83.62XD at a glance
| Code | S83.62XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Sprain of the superior tibiofibular joint and ligament, left knee, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S83.62XD?
In S83.62XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S83.62XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S83.62XD group to?
S83.62XD sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S83.62XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S83.6, the nearest indexed parent of S83.62XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Sprain › knee › superior tibiofibular joint (joint) (ligament)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S83.62XD to fully describe the condition. S83.62XD is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S83.62XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S83.62XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S80-S89
The conditions below are not part of S83.62XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S83.62XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S83
The conditions below are not part of S83.62XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S83.62XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S83
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S83.62XD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S83.62XD existed?
S83.62XD has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.