S33.0⚠ Requires 7th Character

Traumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc

⚠ 7th Character Required

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

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S33.0:

Ainitial encounterS33.0XXADsubsequent encounterS33.0XXDSsequelaS33.0XXS

Sub-codes of S33.0(3)

S33.0 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S33.0ATraumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc, initial enc…✓ BillableS33.0DTraumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc, subsequent …✓ BillableS33.0STraumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc, sequela✓ Billable

✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)

  • •rupture or displacement (nontraumatic) of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS (M51.- with fifth character 6)

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S30-S39Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39)├S33Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis
└S33.0Traumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc

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