S33.14

Non-billable

Subluxation and dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra

Subluxation and dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S30-S39

Parent Code

S33.1

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • injuries to the abdominal wall
  • injuries to the anus
  • injuries to the buttock
  • injuries to the external genitalia
  • injuries to the flank
  • injuries to the groin
  • avulsion of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
  • laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
  • sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
  • traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
  • traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
  • traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
  • traumatic tear of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis

Excludes 1

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

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • nontraumatic rupture or displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS (M51.-)
  • obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments (O71.6)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5)
  • effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-)
  • effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of hip (S73.-)
  • strain of muscle of lower back and pelvis (S39.01-)
  • fracture of lumbar vertebrae (S32.0-)

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

  • any associated open wound
  • any associated:
  • open wound of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (S31)
  • spinal cord injury (S24.0, S24.1-, S34.0-, S34.1-)

Child Codes (2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for subluxation and dislocation of l4/l5 lumbar vertebra?

The ICD-10-CM code for subluxation and dislocation of l4/l5 lumbar vertebra is S33.14. The full clinical description is "Subluxation and dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra". S33.14 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S33.14 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S33.14 represents "Subluxation and dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar 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 S33.14 a billable code?

No, S33.14 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under S33.14.

What chapter is S33.14 in?

S33.14 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S33.14?

S33.14 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); nontraumatic rupture or displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS (M51.-); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under S33.14?

S33.14 has 2 child codes, including: S33.140 (Subluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra), S33.141 (Dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra).

Are additional codes required with S33.14?

Yes, when using S33.14 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S33.14?

S33.14 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2838566. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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