ICD-10-CM Code for Sprain of chondrosternal joint, subsequent encounter S23.421D

ICD-10 code S23.421D for Sprain of chondrosternal joint, subsequent encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Sprain of chondrosternal joint, subsequent encounter

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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