S33.9XXA
S33.9XXA: Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
S33.9XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S33.9XXA with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "A": initial encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S33
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S33.9XXA
A category’s note binds every code beneath it.
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S33.9XXA
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S33.9XXA is named in 1 Medicare coverage policy: 1 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
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Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.