S23
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S23
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- avulsion of joint or ligament of thorax
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of thorax
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of thorax
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of thorax
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of thorax
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of thorax
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of thorax
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint (S43.2, S43.6)
- strain of muscle or tendon of thorax (S29.01-)
Code Also
- any associated open wound
Specific Codes (7)
S23.0Category
Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc
S23.1Category
Subluxation and dislocation of thoracic vertebra
S23.2Category
Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of thorax
S23.3Category
Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine
S23.4Category
Sprain of ribs and sternum
S23.8Category
Sprain of other specified parts of thorax
S23.9Category
Sprain of unspecified parts of thorax
