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ICD-10/S33.14

S33.14 ICD-10-CM Code: Subluxation and dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Subluxation and dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S33.14). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S33.14 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • 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
  • injuries to the abdominal wall
  • injuries to the anus
  • injuries to the buttock
  • injuries to the external genitalia
  • injuries to the flank
  • injuries to the groin

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

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

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • fracture of lumbar vertebrae (S32.0-)
  • dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of hip (S73.-)
  • strain of muscle of lower back and pelvis (S39.01-)
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5)
  • effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-)
  • effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Code Also

Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.

  • any associated:
  • open wound of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (S31)
  • spinal cord injury (S24.0, S24.1-, S34.0-, S34.1-)
  • any associated open wound

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can S33.14 be billed directly?

No. S33.14 (Subluxation and dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S33.14 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S33.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S33.14 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S33.130S — Subluxation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebra, sequela
  • S33.131 — Dislocation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebra
  • S33.131A — Dislocation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
  • S33.131D — Dislocation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter
  • S33.131S — Dislocation of L3/L4 lumbar vertebra, sequela
  • S33.140 — Subluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra
  • S33.140A — Subluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter
  • S33.140D — Subluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter
  • S33.140S — Subluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, sequela
  • S33.141 — Dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra

View all codes in the S33 family