S33.9XXS — Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis, sequela
Is S33.9XXS billable?
Yes, but S33.9XXS is an unspecified code. S33.9XXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S33.9XXS 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 S33.9XXS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S33.0XXSTraumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc, sequela
- S33.100SSubluxation of unspecified lumbar vertebra, sequela
- S33.2XXSDislocation of sacroiliac and sacrococcygeal joint, sequela
- S33.4XXSTraumatic rupture of symphysis pubis, sequela
- S33.5XXSSprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, sequela
- S33.6XXSSprain of sacroiliac joint, sequela
- S33.8XXSSprain of other parts of lumbar spine and pelvis, sequela
S33.9XXS at a glance
| Code | S33.9XXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis, 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 S33.9XXS?
In S33.9XXS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S33.9XXS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S33.9XXS group to?
S33.9XXS 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 S33.9XXS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S33.9, the nearest indexed parent of S33.9XXS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Sprain › lumbosacral (joint) (ligament)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S33
The conditions below can never be reported together with S33.9XXS 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 S33.9XXS to fully describe the condition. S33.9XXS 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 S33.9XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.9XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S33.9XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.9XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S33
The conditions below are not part of S33.9XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S33.9XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S33
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S33.9XXS is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S33.9XXS existed?
S33.9XXS 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.