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.
Official description
S23Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S23 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the thorax (S20-S29)
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Category S23
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax
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Code S23
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax
Codes under S23
S23 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
S23.0Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral discS23.1Subluxation and dislocation of thoracic vertebraS23.2Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of thoraxS23.3Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spineS23.4Sprain of ribs and sternumS23.8Sprain of other specified parts of thoraxS23.9Sprain of unspecified parts of thoraxNotes 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-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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-).