Is S33.101S a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. S33.101S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.

Where does S33.101S sit in the tabular list?

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), in the block Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39).

S33.101S

S33.101S — Dislocation of unspecified lumbar vertebra, sequela

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S33.101S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for dislocation of unspecified lumbar vertebra, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.

7th character "S" — sequela

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S33

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Risk adjustment

S33.101S 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 S33.101. If S33.101S is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.

Questions about S33.101S

Is S33.101S a billable ICD-10-CM code?: Yes. S33.101S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
Where does S33.101S sit in the tabular list?: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), in the block Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39).