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ICD-10-CM Code for Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis S33.9

ICD-10 code S33.9 for Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis 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 unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis

S33

Includes: avulsion of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis
traumatic tear of joint or ligament of lumbar spine and pelvis

Excludes1: nontraumatic rupture or displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS (M51.-)
obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments (O71.6)

Excludes2: dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of hip (S73.-)
strain of muscle of lower back and pelvis (S39.01-)

Code also: any associated open wound

 
S33.9 Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis
Child Code
Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis, initial encounter
Child Code
Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Sprain of unspecified parts of lumbar spine and pelvis, sequela

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TRAUMATIC HERNIATED DISK WITH RADICULOPATY
Does anyone know if you can code S33.141A TRAUMATIC RUPTURE OF DISK WITH M54.16 RADICULOPATHY? If the PT has radiculopathy due to a herniation the code would be M50.16 DUE TO DISK DISORDERS, but thes... [ Read More ]
MVA or WC code reduction
Most of our claim price get reduce and the reason is "records do not substantiate this level of service . this code is being reimbursed as 99202 to accurately reflect the service described. Office or ... [ Read More ]
Help with DX, please.
When you look under the key word subluxation and then vertebral and lumbar you get the S33.140 codes. If the is doubt that this is not due to trauma or it is an old injury then you need to look furth... [ Read More ]
Help with DX, please.
Please review ICD-10 S33.140A or M43.5X6 to see if either of these codes fit what's documented in your op report.... [ Read More ]
Spinal Stenosis vs Foraminal Stenosis
[b]Spinal &/or Foraminal Stenosis[/b] The Code Set M99 is for Biomechanics Lesions, NEC, which does cover various spinal stenosis situations, but comes with the Coding Note that "This category should... [ Read More ]
98941 & 97140
Hi, I have a patient that has the following DX: M54.2, S33.5XXA, M25.519 (bilateral shoulder), and S23.3XXA. I have enough regions to bill a 98941 but can I also bill 97140-59 since there is an ext... [ Read More ]
Misalignment of pelvis and spine.
S33.2xxA is for an injury, if this is not stated as an injury then I would use key word displacement then Sacrococcygeal and get the M53.3 flavor. Or query the provider to see if this is a congenital... [ Read More ]
Misalignment of pelvis and spine.
[b]Sacroiliac[/b] dislocation of Sacroiliac might cover up what you're looking for S33.2XXA... [ Read More ]
A or D Encounter?
Sorry bad example. S33.5XXA Sprain of ligaments of lumbar.. Patient then comes back 3 days later for follow up?... [ Read More ]
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