S23.8XXS (Sprain of other specified parts of thorax, sequela) compared with S43.2 (Subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular joint), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Distinct conditions — both may be reported.
“dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint (S43.2, S43.6)”
An Excludes2 note means the excluded condition is not part of the code above it, but a patient can have both. Report both when both are documented.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM tabular instructional notes
Yes, when both are documented. S23.8XXS carries an Excludes2 note covering S43.2: “dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint (S43.2, S43.6)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
| S23.8XXSSprain of other specified parts of thorax, sequela | S43.2Subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular joint | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header Report instead: S43.201A, S43.201D, S43.201S, S43.202A, S43.202D |
| 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 | Sprain of other specified parts of thorax, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S23.8S). | Subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular joint is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S43.2). |
| 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