S03.1XXA

S03.1XXA: Dislocation of septal cartilage of nose, initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

S03.1XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for dislocation of septal cartilage of nose, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S03.1XXA with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "A": initial encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S03

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S03.1XXA

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S03: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head

Strain of muscle or tendon of head (S09.1)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S03.1XXA is named in 3 Medicare coverage policies: 3 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
A57204Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
A57311Billing and Coding: Physical Therapy - Home Health

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.