S23.9XXA

S23.9XXA: Sprain of unspecified parts of thorax, initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

S23.9XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for sprain of unspecified parts of thorax, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S23.9XXA 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 S23

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S23.9XXA

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.

Other codes under S23.9

S23.9XXDSprain of unspecified parts of thorax, subsequent encounter
S23.9XXSSprain of unspecified parts of thorax, sequela