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HomeICD-10 CodesS23
ICD-10-CM
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S23

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Coding Guidance
Coding Guidance S23 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.
Includes
From
  • 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
Excludes 1
From
  • birth trauma ( P10-P15 )
  • obstetric trauma ( O70-O71 )
Excludes 2
From
  • dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint ( S43.2 , S43.6 )
  • strain of muscle or tendon of thorax ( S29.01- )
Use Additional Code
From
Use Additional Code The 'use additional code' note instructs that a secondary code should be added to provide more detail. 1 item From S00-T88: • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable ( Z18 .-)

More Specific Codes

S23.0
Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc S23.0
S23.1
Subluxation and dislocation of thoracic vertebra S23.1
S23.2
Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of thorax S23.2
S23.3
Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine S23.3
S23.4
Sprain of ribs and sternum S23.4
S23.8
Sprain of other specified parts of thorax S23.8
S23.9
Sprain of unspecified parts of thorax S23.9
S00-T88
S00-T88 - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov