S03

Classification

Category:Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Coding Guidance

S03 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

Inclusion Terms

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

Excludes 1

P10-P15

birth trauma

O70-O71

obstetric trauma

Excludes 2

S09.1

Strain of muscle or tendon of head

Use Additional Code

From S00-T88

code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable

More Specific Codes

S03.0

Dislocation of jaw

S03.1

Dislocation of septal cartilage of nose

Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of head

S03.9

Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of head

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov