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ICD-10-CM Code for Dislocation of other parts of thorax S23.29

ICD-10 code S23.29 for Dislocation of other parts of thorax is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Dislocation of other parts of thorax

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

 
S23.29 Dislocation of other parts of thorax
Child Code
Dislocation of other parts of thorax, initial encounter
Child Code
Dislocation of other parts of thorax, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Dislocation of other parts of thorax, sequela

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