S03.1XXD — Dislocation of septal cartilage of nose, subsequent encounter
Is S03.1XXD billable?
Yes — S03.1XXD is billable for FY2027. S03.1XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S03.1XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S03.1XXD at a glance
| Code | S03.1XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Dislocation of septal cartilage of nose, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S03.1XXD?
In S03.1XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S03.1XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S03.1XXD group to?
S03.1XXD sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S03.1XXD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S03.1, the nearest indexed parent of S03.1XXD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Dislocation › nose (articular)
- Dislocation › septal cartilage (articular)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S03.1XXD to fully describe the condition. S03.1XXD is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S03.1XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S03.1XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S00-S09
The conditions below are not part of S03.1XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S03.1XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
- effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
- effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
- effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
- effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
- effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S03
The conditions below are not part of S03.1XXD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S03.1XXD and the excluded code may both be reported.
- Strain of muscle or tendon of head (S09.1)
Code also — inherited from S00-S09
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S03.1XXD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- for any associated infection
Code also — inherited from S03
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S03.1XXD is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S03.1XXD existed?
S03.1XXD has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.