S23.3⚠ Requires 7th Character

Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine

⚠ 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 S23.3:

Ainitial encounterS23.3XXADsubsequent encounterS23.3XXDSsequelaS23.3XXS

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to S23.3 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Sprain (joint) (ligament), dorsal (spine)Sprain (joint) (ligament), spine, thoracicSprain (joint) (ligament), thorax, spine

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
└S23.3Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine

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