S23.0⚠ Requires 7th Character

Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S23

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S23.0:

Ainitial encounterS23.0XXADsubsequent encounterS23.0XXDSsequelaS23.0XXS

Sub-codes of S23.0(3)

S23.0 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S23.0ATraumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc, initial e…✓ BillableS23.0DTraumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc, subsequen…✓ BillableS23.0STraumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc, sequela✓ Billable

✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)

  • •rupture or displacement (nontraumatic) of thoracic intervertebral disc NOS (M51.- with fifth character 4)

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S20-S29Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)├S23Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax
└S23.0Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc

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