S33.1 — Subluxation and dislocation of lumbar vertebra
Is S33.1 billable?
No — S33.1 is a non-billable header code. S33.1 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 30 billable codes beneath S33.1.
Billable codes under this header
- S33.100ASubluxation of unspecified lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
- S33.100DSubluxation of unspecified lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter
- S33.100SSubluxation of unspecified lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S33.101ADislocation of unspecified lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
- S33.101DDislocation of unspecified lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter
- S33.101SDislocation of unspecified lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S33.110ASubluxation of L1/L2 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
- S33.110DSubluxation of L1/L2 lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter
- S33.110SSubluxation of L1/L2 lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S33.111ADislocation of L1/L2 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
- S33.111DDislocation of L1/L2 lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter
- S33.111SDislocation of L1/L2 lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S33.120ASubluxation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
- S33.120DSubluxation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter
- S33.120SSubluxation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S33.121ADislocation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
- S33.121DDislocation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter
- S33.121SDislocation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S33.130ASubluxation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
- S33.130DSubluxation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter
- S33.130SSubluxation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S33.131ADislocation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
- S33.131DDislocation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter
- S33.131SDislocation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S33.140ASubluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
- S33.140DSubluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter
- S33.140SSubluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S33.141ADislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
- S33.141DDislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter
- S33.141SDislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, sequela
S33.1 at a glance
| Code | S33.1 |
|---|---|
| Description | Subluxation and dislocation of lumbar vertebra |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes2 — not included here
The conditions below are not part of S33.1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of lumbar vertebrae (S32.0-)
Code also
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S33.1 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S33
The conditions below can never be reported together with S33.1 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S33.1 to fully describe the condition. S33.1 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 S33.1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S33.1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S33
The conditions below are not part of S33.1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S33
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S33.1 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
What codes fall under S33.1? (5)
- S33.10Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified lumbar vertebranot billable
- S33.11Subluxation and dislocation of L1/L2 lumbar vertebranot billable
- S33.12Subluxation and dislocation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebranot billable
- S33.13Subluxation and dislocation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebranot billable
- S33.14Subluxation and dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebranot billable
How long has S33.1 existed?
S33.1 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 S33 family? (8)
- S33.0Traumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral discnot billable
- S33.2Dislocation of sacroiliac and sacrococcygeal jointnot billable
- S33.3Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvisnot billable
- S33.4Traumatic rupture of symphysis pubisnot billable
- S33.5Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spinenot billable
- S33.6Sprain of sacroiliac jointnot billable
- S33.8Sprain of other parts of lumbar spine and pelvisnot billable
- S33.9Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvisnot billable