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S33 — Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis

Part of Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes , block Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39) .

Official Notes

Includes

avulsion of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis

Includes

laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis

Includes

sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis

Includes

traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis

Includes

traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis

Includes

traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis

Includes

traumatic tear of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis

Code Also

any associated open wound

Excludes1

nontraumatic rupture or displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS ( M51 .-)

Excludes1

obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments ( O71.6 )

Excludes2

dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of hip ( S73 .-)

Excludes2

strain of muscle of lower back and pelvis ( S39.01- )

7th Character

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S33

7th Character

A - initial encounter

7th Character

D - subsequent encounter

7th Character

S - sequela

Child Codes

Referenced By

Official notes on these codes cite S33.

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