S33.120A ICD-10-CM Code: Subluxation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S33.120ASubluxation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S33.120A 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 abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39)
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Category S33
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis
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Subcategory S33.120
Subluxation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra
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Code S33.120A
Subluxation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S33.120A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S33.120A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S33.120A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S33.120A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S33.120A.
Transparency
Source and release
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S33.120A mean?
S33.120A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Subluxation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter.”
Is S33.120A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S33.120A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S33.120A located in ICD-10-CM?
S33.120A 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 and subcategory S33.120, Subluxation of L2/L3 lumbar vertebra.
What coding notes are listed for S33.120A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S33.120A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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