S23.0XXS
S23.0XXS: Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc, sequela
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
S23.0XXS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S23.0XXS with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "S": sequela
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S23
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes1: never code together
These conditions cannot occur together. Billing both on the same encounter is a denial.
- rupture or displacement (nontraumatic) of thoracic intervertebral disc NOS (M51.- with fifth character 4)
Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S23.0XXS
A category’s note binds every code beneath it.
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S23.0XXS
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S23.0XXS is named in 5 Medicare coverage policies: 5 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
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Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.