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S03

Non-billable

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S00-S09

Child Codes

6

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • injuries of ear
  • injuries of eye
  • injuries of face [any part]
  • injuries of gum
  • injuries of jaw
  • injuries of oral cavity
  • injuries of palate
  • injuries of periocular area
  • injuries of scalp
  • injuries of temporomandibular joint area
  • injuries of tongue
  • injuries of tooth
  • 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

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
  • effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
  • effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
  • effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
  • effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
  • effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • Strain of muscle or tendon of head (S09.1)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • for any associated infection
  • any associated open wound

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (6)

S03.0

Dislocation of jaw

S03.1

Dislocation of septal cartilage of nose

S03.2

Dislocation of tooth

S03.4

Sprain of jaw

S03.8

Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of head

S03.9

Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of head

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S03?

ICD-10-CM code S03 represents "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S03 a billable code?

No, S03 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S03.

What chapter is S03 in?

S03 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S03?

S03 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under S03?

S03 has 6 child codes, including: S03.0 (Dislocation of jaw), S03.1 (Dislocation of septal cartilage of nose), S03.2 (Dislocation of tooth), S03.4 (Sprain of jaw), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S03?

Yes, when using S03 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S03?

S03 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2831628, C4290299, C4290300, C4290301, C4290302, and 3 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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