S23.0XXS — Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc, sequela
Is S23.0XXS billable?
Yes — S23.0XXS is billable for FY2027. S23.0XXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S23.0XXS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S23.0XXS at a glance
| Code | S23.0XXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S23.0XXS?
In S23.0XXS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S23.0XXS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S23.0XXS group to?
S23.0XXS sits in MDC 08 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.
- 562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCCmedical
- 563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCCmedical
How is S23.0XXS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S23.0, the nearest indexed parent of S23.0XXS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › intervertebral disc › thoracic
Excludes1 — never code together
The conditions below can never be reported together with S23.0XXS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- rupture or displacement (nontraumatic) of thoracic intervertebral disc NOS (M51.- with fifth character 4)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S23.0
The conditions below can never be reported together with S23.0XXS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- rupture or displacement (nontraumatic) of thoracic intervertebral disc NOS (M51.- with fifth character 4)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S23.0XXS to fully describe the condition. S23.0XXS 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 S23.0XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.0XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S20-S29
The conditions below are not part of S23.0XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.0XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in bronchus (T17.5)
- effects of foreign body in esophagus (T18.1)
- effects of foreign body in lung (T17.8)
- effects of foreign body in trachea (T17.4)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of clavicle
- injuries of scapular region
- injuries of shoulder
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S23
The conditions below are not part of S23.0XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.0XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S23
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S23.0XXS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S23.0XXS existed?
S23.0XXS 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.