S03.03XA vs S09.1
S03.03XA (Dislocation of jaw, bilateral, initial encounter) compared with S09.1 (Injury of muscle and tendon of head), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. S03.03XA carries an Excludes2 note covering S09.1: “Strain of muscle or tendon of head (S09.1)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| S03.03XADislocation of jaw, bilateral, initial encounter | S09.1Injury of muscle and tendon of head | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header Report instead: S09.10XA, S09.10XD, S09.10XS, S09.11XA, S09.11XD |
| Classification | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) |
| Definition | Dislocation of jaw, bilateral, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S03.03A). | Injury of muscle and tendon of head is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S09.1). |
| 7th character | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S03 | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S09 |
| Includes | avulsion of joint (capsule) or ligament of head laceration of cartilage, joint (capsule) or ligament of head sprain of cartilage, joint (capsule) or ligament of head traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of head | injuries of ear injuries of eye injuries of face [any part] injuries of gum |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources