S33

Classification

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

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Coding Guidance

S33 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 or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
traumatic tear of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis

Excludes 1

Excludes 2

Use Additional Code

Z18.-

code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable

More Specific Codes

S33.0

Traumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc

S33.1

Subluxation and dislocation of lumbar vertebra

S33.2

Dislocation of sacroiliac and sacrococcygeal joint

S33.3

Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis

S33.4

Traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis

S33.5

Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine

S33.6

Sprain of sacroiliac joint

S33.8

Sprain of other parts of lumbar spine and pelvis

S33.9

Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov