S33.0
BillableTraumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc
S33.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bones called vertebrae. In between them are soft disks filled with a jelly-like substance. These disks cushion the vertebrae and keep them in place. As you age, the disks break down or degenerate. As they do, they lose their cushioning ability. This can lead to pain if the back is stressed. A herniated disk is a disk that ruptures. This allows the jelly-like center of the…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •rupture or displacement (nontraumatic) of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS (M51.- with fifth character 6)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labelingDrugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S33.0?
- S33.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Traumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S33.0 a billable code?
- Yes — S33.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from S33.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): rupture or displacement (nontraumatic) of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS (M51.- with fifth character 6).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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