S23.101S — Dislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, sequela
Is S23.101S billable?
Yes, but S23.101S is an unspecified code. S23.101S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S23.101S is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S23.101S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S23.110SSubluxation of T1/T2 thoracic vertebra, sequela
- S23.120SSubluxation of T2/T3 thoracic vertebra, sequela
- S23.130SSubluxation of T4/T5 thoracic vertebra, sequela
- S23.140SSubluxation of T6/T7 thoracic vertebra, sequela
- S23.150SSubluxation of T8/T9 thoracic vertebra, sequela
- S23.160SSubluxation of T10/T11 thoracic vertebra, sequela
- S23.170SSubluxation of T12/L1 thoracic vertebra, sequela
S23.101S at a glance
| Code | S23.101S |
|---|---|
| Description | Dislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, 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 S23.101S?
In S23.101S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S23.101S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S23.101S group to?
S23.101S 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 S23.101S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S23.101, the nearest indexed parent of S23.101S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Dislocation › vertebra › thoracic (articular)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S23.101S to fully describe the condition. S23.101S 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 S23.101S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.101S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S20-S29
The conditions below are not part of S23.101S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.101S 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 S23.101S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.101S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S23.1
The conditions below are not part of S23.101S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.101S 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 S23.101S 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 S23.101S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S23.101S existed?
S23.101S 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.