ICD-9 Diagnosis Code 839.42
Dislocat sacrum-closed
Diagnosis Code 839.42
Short Description: Dislocat sacrum-closed
Long Description: Closed dislocation, sacrum
This is the 2014 version of the ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 839.42
Code Classification
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Injury and poisoning (800–999)
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Dislocation (830-839)
- 839 Other, multiple, and ill-defined dislocations
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Dislocation (830-839)
Information for Medical Professionals


The ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- S33.2XXA - Dislocation of sacroiliac and sacrococcygeal joint, init (approximate)
Approximate Flag
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Index of Diseases and Injuries
References found for the code 839.42 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
- Dislocation (articulation) (closed) (displacement) (simple) (subluxation) 839.8
- sacrococcygeal (closed) 839.42
- open 839.52
- sacroiliac (joint) (ligament) (closed) 839.42
- congenital 755.69
- open 839.52
- recurrent 724.6
- sacrum (closed) 839.42
- open 839.52
- spine (articular process) (SEE ALSO
See Also
A “see also” instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the “see also” note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Dislocation, vertebra) (closed) 839.40- sacroiliac 839.42
- recurrent 724.6
- sacrum (sacrococcygeal) (sacroiliac) 839.42
- open 839.52
- sacroiliac 839.42
- sacrococcygeal (closed) 839.42
Information for Patients
Dislocations
Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints. Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it.
A dislocated joint is an emergency. If you have one, seek medical attention. Treatment depends on which joint you dislocate and the severity of the injury. It might include manipulations to reposition your bones, medicine, a splint or sling, and rehabilitation. When properly repositioned, a joint will usually function and move normally again in a few weeks. Once you dislocate a shoulder or kneecap, you are more likely to dislocate it again. Wearing protective gear during sports may help prevent dislocations.
- Dislocated shoulder - aftercare
- Dislocation
- Kneecap dislocation
- Kneecap dislocation - aftercare
- Nursemaid's elbow
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Spine Injuries and Disorders
Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They include
- Infections
- Injuries
- Tumors
- Conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis and scoliosis
- Bone changes that come with age, such as spinal stenosis and herniated disks
Spinal diseases often cause pain when bone changes put pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. They can also limit movement. Treatments differ by disease, but sometimes they include back braces and surgery.
- Compression fractures of the back
- Foraminotomy
- Halo brace
- Kyphosis
- Laminectomy
- Lordosis
- Spinal fusion
- Spinal tumor
- Spine surgery - discharge
- Spondylolisthesis
- Thoracic spine CT scan
- Thoracic spine x-ray
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