S33.6
Non-billableSprain of sacroiliac joint
Sprain of sacroiliac joint
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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in anus and rectumT18.5
- •effects of foreign body in genitourinary tractT19
- •effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colonT18.2-T18.4
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of hipS73
- •strain of muscle of lower back and pelvisS39.01
Use Additional Code
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 (3)
Related Codes(8)
S33.0Traumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc
S33.1Subluxation and dislocation of lumbar vertebra
S33.2Dislocation of sacroiliac and sacrococcygeal joint
S33.3Dislocation of oth and unsp parts of lumbar spine and pelvis
S33.4Traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis
S33.5Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine
S33.8Sprain of other parts of lumbar spine and pelvis
S33.9Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(14)
UMLS
- SIJ - Sprain of ligament of sacroiliac jointC0434473
- SIJ - Sprain of sacroiliac jointC0434473
- Sacroiliac (ligament) sprainC0434473
- Sacroiliac sprainC0434473
- Sprain of ligament of sacroiliac jointC0434473
- Sprain of sacroiliac jointC0434473
- Sprain of sacroiliac ligamentC0434473
- Sprain of sacroiliac ligament (disorder)C0434473
- joint sacroiliac sprainsC0434473
- sacroiliac joint sprainC0434473
- sacroiliac ligament sprainC0434473
- sacroiliac sprainC0434473
- sacroiliac sprainedC0434473
- sprain sacroiliacC0434473
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of sacroiliac joint?
The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of sacroiliac joint is S33.6. The full clinical description is "Sprain of sacroiliac joint". S33.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S33.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S33.6 represents “Sprain of sacroiliac joint”. 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 S33.6 a billable code?
No, S33.6 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 S33.6.
What chapter is S33.6 in?
S33.6 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S33.6?
S33.6 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 S33.6?
S33.6 has 3 child codes, including: S33.6XXA (Sprain of sacroiliac joint, initial encounter), S33.6XXD (Sprain of sacroiliac joint, subsequent encounter), S33.6XXS (Sprain of sacroiliac joint, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S33.6?
Yes, when using S33.6, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S33.6?
S33.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0434473. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S33.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sprain of sacroiliac joint 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 S33.6?
S33.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: NB53.6 (Strain or sprain of sacroiliac joint).
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