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S23.4

S23.4: Sprain of ribs and sternum

Non-billable headerICD-10-CM

S23.4 is a non-billable header ICD-10-CM code for sprain of ribs and sternum. 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 inherited from the categories above S23.4

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 S23.4

2 child codes. Green means billable.

Other codes under S23

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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