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Compare/S23 vs S43.6

S23 vs S43.6

S23 (Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax) compared with S43.6 (Sprain of sternoclavicular joint), 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. S23 carries an Excludes2 note covering S43.6: “dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint (S43.2, S43.6)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

S23Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thoraxS43.6Sprain of sternoclavicular joint
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: S23.0XXA, S23.0XXD, S23.0XXS, S23.100A, S23.100D

Non-billable header

Report instead: S43.60XA, S43.60XD, S43.60XS, S43.61XA, S43.61XD

ClassificationS00-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)
DefinitionDislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S23).Sprain of sternoclavicular joint is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S43.6).
7th characterThe appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S23The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S43
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
avulsion of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources