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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Back Sprain

ICD-10 Coding for Back Sprain

S33.5XXA
S33.5XXD

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for back sprain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Lumbar Sprain
Spinal Ligament Sprain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Back Sprain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Back Sprain

Use ICD-10 code S33.5XXA for sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter

Billable Code
S33.5XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of ligament tenderness and swelling
coding:
  • • Initial encounter for treatment
documentation:
  • • Detailed mechanism of injury

Applicable To

  • • Acute lumbar ligament sprain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies ligament involvement and mechanism of injury.

Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, subsequent encounter

Billable Code
S33.5XXD
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Follow-up for lumbar ligament sprain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure follow-up documentation includes progress and treatment response.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

V89.0XXA

Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, initial encounter

Use to specify the external cause of injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a back sprain?

The ICD-10 code for a back sprain is S33.5XXA for initial encounters and S33.5XXD for subsequent encounters.

How do you document a lumbar sprain?

Document a lumbar sprain by detailing the mechanism of injury, physical exam findings, and treatment plan. Include any external cause codes if applicable.

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