S33.10 — Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified lumbar vertebra
Is S33.10 billable?
No — S33.10 is a non-billable header code. S33.10 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 S33.10.
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
S33.10 at a glance
| Code | S33.10 |
|---|---|
| Description | Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified lumbar vertebra |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S33
The conditions below can never be reported together with S33.10 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 S33.10 to fully describe the condition. S33.10 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 S33.10, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.10 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S33.10, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.10 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S33
The conditions below are not part of S33.10, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.10 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S33.1
The conditions below are not part of S33.10, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.10 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of lumbar vertebrae (S32.0-)
Code also — inherited from S33
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S33.10 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
Code also — inherited from S33.1
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S33.10 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
What codes fall under S33.10? (2)
How long has S33.10 existed?
S33.10 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.