S03
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S03
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- avulsion of joint (capsule) or ligament of head
- laceration of cartilage, joint (capsule) or ligament of head
- sprain of cartilage, joint (capsule) or ligament of head
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of head
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of head
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of head
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of head
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- S09.1 - Strain of muscle or tendon of head (S09.1)
Code Also
- any associated open wound
