S23.111D — Dislocation of T1/T2 thoracic vertebra, subsequent encounter
Is S23.111D billable?
Yes — S23.111D is billable for FY2027. S23.111D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S23.111D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S23.111D at a glance
| Code | S23.111D |
|---|---|
| Description | Dislocation of T1/T2 thoracic vertebra, 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 S23.111D?
In S23.111D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S23.111D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S23.111D group to?
S23.111D 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 S23.111D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S23.111, the nearest indexed parent of S23.111D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Dislocation › vertebra › thoracic › joint between › T1 and T2 (articular)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S23.111D to fully describe the condition. S23.111D 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 S23.111D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.111D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S20-S29
The conditions below are not part of S23.111D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.111D 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 S23.111D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.111D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S23.1
The conditions below are not part of S23.111D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S23.111D 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 S23.111D 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 S23.111D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S23.111D existed?
S23.111D 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.