S23.1

S23.1: Subluxation and dislocation of thoracic vertebra

Non-billable headerICD-10-CM

S23.1 is a non-billable header ICD-10-CM code for subluxation and dislocation of thoracic vertebra. It cannot be billed on its own: choose one of the more specific child codes below. This code also requires a 7th character before it is complete.

This code requires a 7th character

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S23

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes2: not included here, but may coexist

The excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient can have both. You may code both.

fracture of thoracic vertebrae (S22.0-)

Code also

Both codes may be needed to describe the encounter fully. Sequencing depends on the reason for the visit.

any associated:
open wound of thorax (S21.-)
spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S23.1

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

Written on S23: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax

dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint (S43.2, S43.6)
strain of muscle or tendon of thorax (S29.01-)

Risk adjustment

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

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Code to one of these instead S23.1

8 child codes. Green means billable.