ICD-10-CM Code for Subluxation of T12/L1 thoracic vertebra S23.170

ICD-10 code S23.170 for Subluxation of T12/L1 thoracic vertebra is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Subluxation of T12/L1 thoracic vertebra

S23.1

Excludes2: fracture of thoracic vertebrae (S22.0-)

Code also: any associated:
open wound of thorax (S21.-)
spinal cord injury (S24.0-, S24.1-)

S23

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

Code also: any associated open wound

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