2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S33.4XXSTraumatic rupture of symphysis pubis, sequela
S33.4XXS is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 562 through 563. The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S33.4XXS is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Closed complete rupture pubic symphysis
- Closed traumatic dislocation of pelvis
- Complete disruption of pelvic ring
- Complete tear, symphysis pubis ligament
- Dislocation of symphysis pubis
- Dislocation of symphysis pubis in pregnancy
- Fracture dislocation of symphysis pubis
- Fracture subluxation of symphysis pubis
- Open complete rupture pubic symphysis
- Subluxation of symphysis pubis
- Symphysiolysis
- Traumatic pubic symphysis separation
- Traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis
- Traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis without disruption of pelvic ring
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis (S33). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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Convert S33.4XXS to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S33.4XXSOverview
Is S33.4XXS (Traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S33.4XXS mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does S33.4XXS group to?
When traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 562, 563, with relative weights from 0.8955 to 1.4248 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is S33.4XXS exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis, sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S33.4XXS?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 905.7 (late effec sprain/strain). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
