S23.4
Non-billableSprain of ribs and sternum
Sprain of ribs and sternum
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
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of ribs and sternum?
The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of ribs and sternum is S23.4. The full clinical description is "Sprain of ribs and sternum". S23.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S23.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S23.4 represents “Sprain of ribs and sternum”. 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 S23.4 a billable code?
No, S23.4 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 S23.4.
What chapter is S23.4 in?
S23.4 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S23.4?
S23.4 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 S23.4?
S23.4 has 2 child codes, including: S23.41 (Sprain of ribs), S23.42 (Sprain of sternum).
Are additional codes required with S23.4?
Yes, when using S23.4, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S23.4?
S23.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2835728. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S23.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sprain of ribs and sternum 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 S23.4?
S23.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA83.43 (Strain or sprain of rib).
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