S23.16
Non-billableSubluxation and dislocation of T10/T11-T11/T12 thor vertebra
Subluxation and dislocation of T10/T11-T11/T12 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 (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for subluxation and dislocation of t10/t11-t11/t12 thor vertebra?
The ICD-10-CM code for subluxation and dislocation of t10/t11-t11/t12 thor vertebra is S23.16. The full clinical description is "Subluxation and dislocation of T10/T11-T11/T12 thoracic vertebra". S23.16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S23.16 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S23.16 represents "Subluxation and dislocation of T10/T11-T11/T12 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 S23.16 a billable code?
No, S23.16 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under S23.16.
What chapter is S23.16 in?
S23.16 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S23.16?
S23.16 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 S23.16?
S23.16 has 4 child codes, including: S23.160 (Subluxation of T10/T11 thoracic vertebra), S23.161 (Dislocation of T10/T11 thoracic vertebra), S23.162 (Subluxation of T11/T12 thoracic vertebra), S23.163 (Dislocation of T11/T12 thoracic vertebra).
Are additional codes required with S23.16?
Yes, when using S23.16 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S23.16?
S23.16 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835691. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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