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Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S23

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax

ICD-10-CM Code:
S23
ICD-10 Code for:
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the thorax
      (S20-S29)
      • Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax
        (S23)

S23 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax

Non-specific codes like S23 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax:

  • S23.0 for Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.1 for Subluxation and dislocation of thoracic vertebra - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.10 for Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebra - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.11 for Subluxation and dislocation of T1/T2 thoracic vertebra - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.12 for Subluxation and dislocation of T2/T3-T3/T4 thoracic vertebra - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.13 for Subluxation and dislocation of T4/T5-T5/T6 thoracic vertebra - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.14 for Subluxation and dislocation of T6/T7-T7/T8 thoracic vertebra - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.15 for Subluxation and dislocation of T8/T9-T9/T10 thoracic vertebra - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.16 for Subluxation and dislocation of T10/T11-T11/T12 thoracic vertebra - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.17 for Subluxation and dislocation of T12/L1 thoracic vertebra - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.2 for Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of thorax - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.20 for Dislocation of unspecified part of thorax - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.29 for Dislocation of other parts of thorax - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.3 for Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.4 for Sprain of ribs and sternum - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.41 for Sprain of ribs - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.42 for Sprain of sternum - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.8 for Sprain of other specified parts of thorax - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S23.9 for Sprain of unspecified parts of thorax - NON-BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax (S23). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Includes

Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
  • 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

Code Also

Code Also
A "code also" note instructs that two codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but this note does not provide sequencing direction.
  • any associated open wound

Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint S43.2 S43.6
  • strain of muscle or tendon of thorax S29.01

7th Character Note

7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S23

7th Character

7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient Education


Chest Injuries and Disorders

What is the chest?

The chest is the part of your body between your neck and your abdomen (belly). The medical term for your chest is thorax.

Your chest holds many important structures for breathing, digestion, blood circulation, and other important body functions. These structures include your:

  • Ribs and breastbone
  • Esophagus, the tube between your mouth and stomach
  • Trachea, your windpipe
  • Bronchi, the tubes that carry air from your windpipe to your lungs
  • Lungs
  • Pleura, a thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the inside wall of the chest space
  • Heart and large blood vessels
  • Thymus, a gland that's part of your immune system
  • Nerves

What are chest injuries and disorders?

Chest injuries and disorders are problems that affect any of the organs or structures located in your chest.

There are many types of chest injuries and disorders, for example:

  • Broken ribs
  • Esophagus disorders
  • Swallowing disorders, also called dysphagia
  • Tracheal disorders
  • Bronchial disorders
  • Lung diseases and collapsed lung
  • Pleural disorders
  • Heart diseases
  • Mediastinal diseases, which are tumors, inflammation, and other problems with the structures in the mediastinum, which is the space between your lungs, breastbone, and spine
  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome

Chest injuries may happen from the force of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Or the chest may be pierced by a bullet or sharp object. Because your chest holds so many important structures, certain chest injuries may be life-threatening.

How are chest injuries and disorders diagnosed?

Diagnosis of chest injuries or disorders depends on the type of symptoms you're having and whether you've had a chest injury. Injuries are usually obvious, but in most cases, you'll need tests to know how serious an injury is.

There are many types of tests for diagnosing different types of chest injuries and disorders, for example:

  • Diagnostic imaging tests
  • Heart tests
  • Lung function tests
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Pleural fluid analysis
  • Dysphagia tests
  • Biopsy

Treatments will depend on the type of chest injury or disorder you have.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.