S03 ICD-10-CM Code: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S03Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S03 sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the head (S00-S09)
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Category S03
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head
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Code S03
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head
Codes under S03
S03 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S03.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S03.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S03.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S03.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- Strain of muscle or tendon of head (S09.1)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S03 mean?
S03 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head.”
Is S03 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S03 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S03 located in ICD-10-CM?
S03 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the head (S00-S09) (S00–S09), under category S03, Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head.
What coding notes are listed for S03?
No inclusion terms are listed for S03 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: Strain of muscle or tendon of head (S09.1).