U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S23 ICD-10-CM Code: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S23

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S23 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)

  3. 3

    Category S23

    Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax

  4. 4

    Code S23

    Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax

More specific choices

Codes under S23

S23 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

S23.0

Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc

S23.1

Subluxation and dislocation of thoracic vertebra

S23.2

Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of thorax

S23.3

Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine

S23.4

Sprain of ribs and sternum

S23.8

Sprain of other specified parts of thorax

S23.9

Sprain of unspecified parts of thorax

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S23.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S23.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S23.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S23.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint (S43.2, S43.6)
  • strain of muscle or tendon of thorax (S29.01-)

Transparency

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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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S23 mean?

S23 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax.”

Is S23 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. S23 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 S23 located in ICD-10-CM?

S23 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29) (S20–S29), under category S23, Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax.

What coding notes are listed for S23?

No inclusion terms are listed for S23 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint (S43.2, S43.6); strain of muscle or tendon of thorax (S29.01-).

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