S33.5
Non-billableSprain of ligaments of lumbar spine
Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine
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 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)
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-)
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
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S33.5?
ICD-10-CM code S33.5 represents "Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S33.5 a billable code?
No, S33.5 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 S33.5.
What chapter is S33.5 in?
S33.5 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S33.5?
S33.5 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 S33.5?
S33.5 has 3 child codes, including: S33.5XXA (Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter), S33.5XXD (Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, subsequent encounter), S33.5XXS (Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S33.5?
Yes, when using S33.5 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S33.5?
S33.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2838588. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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