S03
Non-billableDislocation 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.
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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in earT16
- •effects of foreign body in larynxT17.3
- •effects of foreign body in mouth NOST18.0
- •effects of foreign body in noseT17.0-T17.1
- •effects of foreign body in pharynxT17.2
- •effects of foreign body on external eyeT15
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •Strain of muscle or tendon of headS09.1
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
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)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
UMLS
- Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of headC2831628
- avulsion of joint (capsule) or ligament of headC4290299
- laceration of cartilage, joint (capsule) or ligament of headC4290300
- sprain of cartilage, joint (capsule) or ligament of headC4290301
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of headC4290302
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of headC4290303
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of headC4290304
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of headC4290305
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head?
The ICD-10-CM code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head is S03. The full clinical description is "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head". S03 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S03 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S03 represents “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and 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, also report: 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.
How does S03 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S03?
S03 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA03.Z (Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments of head, unspecified).
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