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 thorax | S43.6Sprain of sternoclavicular joint | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-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 |
| 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 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 character | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S23 | The 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