S33.5⚠ Requires 7th Character

Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine

⚠ 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 S33.5:

Ainitial encounterS33.5XXADsubsequent encounterS33.5XXDSsequelaS33.5XXS

Sub-codes of S33.5(3)

S33.5 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S33.5ASprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter✓ BillableS33.5DSprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, subsequent encounter✓ BillableS33.5SSprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, sequela✓ Billable

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to S33.5 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Sprain (joint) (ligament), lumbar (spine)Sprain (joint) (ligament), spine, lumbar

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
└S33.5Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine

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