U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S33 ICD-10-CM Code: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis

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

Code definition

Official description

S33

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis

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

Classification

Where S33 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39)

  3. 3

    Category S33

    Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis

  4. 4

    Code S33

    Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis

More specific choices

Codes under S33

S33 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

S33.0

Traumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc

S33.1

Subluxation and dislocation of lumbar vertebra

S33.2

Dislocation of sacroiliac and sacrococcygeal joint

S33.3

Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis

S33.4

Traumatic rupture of symphysis pubis

S33.5

Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine

S33.6

Sprain of sacroiliac joint

S33.8

Sprain of other parts of lumbar spine and pelvis

S33.9

Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S33.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S33.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S33.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • nontraumatic rupture or displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS (M51.-)
  • obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments (O71.6)

Excludes2

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

  • dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of hip (S73.-)
  • strain of muscle of lower back and pelvis (S39.01-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S33 mean?

S33 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis.”

Is S33 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. S33 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 S33 located in ICD-10-CM?

S33 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39) (S30–S39), under category S33, Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis.

What coding notes are listed for S33?

No inclusion terms are listed for S33 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: nontraumatic rupture or displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS (M51.-); obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments (O71.6). Excludes2 notes: dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of hip (S73.-); strain of muscle of lower back and pelvis (S39.01-).

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