S23
Non-billableDislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax
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 breast
- injuries of chest (wall)
- injuries of interscapular area
- 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
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 bronchusT17.5
- •effects of foreign body in esophagusT18.1
- •effects of foreign body in lungT17.8
- •effects of foreign body in tracheaT17.4
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint,S43.2, S43.6
- •strain of muscle or tendon of thoraxS29.01
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (7)
S23.0Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc
S23.1Subluxation and dislocation of thoracic vertebra
S23.2Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of thorax
S23.3Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine
S23.4Sprain of ribs and sternum
S23.8Sprain of other specified parts of thorax
S23.9Sprain of unspecified parts of thorax
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
UMLS
- Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thoraxC2835600
- avulsion of joint or ligament of thoraxC4290325
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of thoraxC4290326
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of thoraxC4290327
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of thoraxC4290328
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of thoraxC4290329
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of thoraxC4290330
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of thoraxC4290331
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax?
The ICD-10-CM code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax is S23. The full clinical description is "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax". S23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S23 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S23 represents “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax”. 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 S23 a billable code?
No, S23 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S23.
What chapter is S23 in?
S23 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S23?
S23 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 S23?
S23 has 7 child codes, including: S23.0 (Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc), S23.1 (Subluxation and dislocation of thoracic vertebra), S23.2 (Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of thorax), S23.3 (Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S23?
Yes, when using S23, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S23?
S23 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2835600, C4290325, C4290326, C4290327, C4290328, and 3 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S23 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 thorax 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 S23?
S23 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA83.Z (Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments of thorax, unspecified).
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