S83.42
Header — not billableSprain of lateral collateral ligament of knee
The ICD-10 code for sprain of lateral collateral ligament of knee is S83.42.
S83.42 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 3 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.
- Sprain of fibular collateral ligament
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.
Related codes in this category
- S83.40Sprain of unspecified collateral ligament of kneenon-billable header
- S83.41Sprain of medial collateral ligament of kneenon-billable header
- S83.42Sprain of lateral collateral ligament of kneenon-billable header