S33.141S — Dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, sequela
Is S33.141S billable?
Yes — S33.141S is billable for FY2027. S33.141S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S33.141S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S33.141S at a glance
| Code | S33.141S |
|---|---|
| Description | Dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar 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 S33.141S?
In S33.141S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S33.141S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S33.141S group to?
S33.141S 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 S33.141S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S33.141, the nearest indexed parent of S33.141S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Dislocation › vertebra › lumbar › joint between › L4 and L5 (articular)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S33
The conditions below can never be reported together with S33.141S 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 S33.141S to fully describe the condition. S33.141S 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 S33.141S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.141S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S33.141S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.141S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S33
The conditions below are not part of S33.141S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.141S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S33.1
The conditions below are not part of S33.141S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.141S 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 S33.141S 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 S33.141S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
How long has S33.141S existed?
S33.141S 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.