S23.9XXD
S23.9XXD — Sprain of unspecified parts of thorax, subsequent encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
S23.9XXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for sprain of unspecified parts of thorax, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
7th character "D" — subsequent encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S23
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Risk adjustment
S23.9XXD does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.
Related codes at this level
Codes that share S23.9. If S23.9XXD is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about S23.9XXD
- Is S23.9XXD a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. S23.9XXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does S23.9XXD sit in the tabular list?
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), in the block Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29).