S23.10 — Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebra
Is S23.10 billable?
No — S23.10 is a non-billable header code. S23.10 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 6 billable codes beneath S23.10.
Billable codes under this header
- S23.100ASubluxation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter
- S23.100DSubluxation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter
- S23.100SSubluxation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, sequela
- S23.101ADislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter
- S23.101DDislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter
- S23.101SDislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, sequela
S23.10 at a glance
| Code | S23.10 |
|---|---|
| Description | Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebra |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S23.10 to fully describe the condition. S23.10 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 S23.10, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.10 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S20-S29
The conditions below are not part of S23.10, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.10 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 S23.10, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.10 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S23.1
The conditions below are not part of S23.10, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.10 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of thoracic vertebrae (S22.0-)
Code also — inherited from S23
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S23.10 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
Code also — inherited from S23.1
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S23.10 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
What codes fall under S23.10? (2)
How long has S23.10 existed?
S23.10 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.
What other codes are in the S23.1 family? (7)
- S23.11Subluxation and dislocation of T1/T2 thoracic vertebranot billable
- S23.12Subluxation and dislocation of T2/T3-T3/T4 thoracic vertebranot billable
- S23.13Subluxation and dislocation of T4/T5-T5/T6 thoracic vertebranot billable
- S23.14Subluxation and dislocation of T6/T7-T7/T8 thoracic vertebranot billable
- S23.15Subluxation and dislocation of T8/T9-T9/T10 thoracic vertebranot billable
- S23.16Subluxation and dislocation of T10/T11-T11/T12 thoracic vertebranot billable
- S23.17Subluxation and dislocation of T12/L1 thoracic vertebranot billable