S23

Non-billable

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax

S23 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S23.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is the chest? The chest is the part of your body between your neck and your abdomen (belly). The medical term for your chest is thorax. Your chest holds many important structures for breathing, digestion, blood circulation, and other important body functions. These structures include your: Ribs and breastbone Esophagus, the tube between your mouth and stomach Trachea, your windpipe Bronchi, the tubes that carry…

Read more about Chest Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • avulsion of joint or ligament of thorax
  • laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of thorax
  • sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of thorax
  • traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of thorax
  • traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of thorax
  • traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of thorax
  • traumatic tear of joint or ligament of thorax

Excludes2 — not included here

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

Notes

  • any associated open wound

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S23?
S23 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S23 a billable code?
No — S23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S23.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S23?
S23 has 7 more specific child codes, including S23.0, S23.1, S23.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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