S83.12
Header — not billablePosterior subluxation and dislocation of proximal end of tibia
The ICD-10 code for posterior subluxation and dislocation of proximal end of tibia is S83.12.
S83.12 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 6 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Anterior dislocation of distal end of femur
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under S83.12
- S83.121Posterior subluxation of proximal end of tibia, right knee
- S83.122Posterior subluxation of proximal end of tibia, left knee
- S83.123Posterior subluxation of proximal end of tibia, unspecified knee
- S83.124Posterior dislocation of proximal end of tibia, right knee
- S83.125Posterior dislocation of proximal end of tibia, left knee
- S83.126Posterior dislocation of proximal end of tibia, unspecified knee
Related codes in this category
- S83.10Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of kneenon-billable header
- S83.11Anterior subluxation and dislocation of proximal end of tibianon-billable header
- S83.13Medial subluxation and dislocation of proximal end of tibianon-billable header
- S83.14Lateral subluxation and dislocation of proximal end of tibianon-billable header
- S83.19Other subluxation and dislocation of kneenon-billable header
- S83.12Posterior subluxation and dislocation of proximal end of tibianon-billable header