S23.152
Non-billableSubluxation of T9/T10 thoracic vertebra
Subluxation of T9/T10 thoracic vertebra
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 corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5)
- effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
- effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
- effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
- dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint (S43.2, S43.6)
- strain of muscle or tendon of thorax (S29.01-)
- fracture of thoracic vertebrae (S22.0-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for subluxation of t9/t10 thoracic vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for subluxation of t9/t10 thoracic vertebra is S23.152. The full clinical description is "Subluxation of T9/T10 thoracic vertebra". S23.152 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S23.152 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S23.152 represents "Subluxation of T9/T10 thoracic vertebra". 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 S23.152 a billable code?
No, S23.152 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S23.152.
What chapter is S23.152 in?
S23.152 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S23.152?
S23.152 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 S23.152?
S23.152 has 3 child codes, including: S23.152A (Subluxation of T9/T10 thoracic vertebra, initial encounter), S23.152D (Subluxation of T9/T10 thoracic vertebra, subs encntr), S23.152S (Subluxation of T9/T10 thoracic vertebra, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S23.152?
Yes, when using S23.152 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S23.152?
S23.152 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835683. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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