S23.4 Sprain of ribs and sternum

Non-billable header with 2 child codes.

Applies from S23 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax

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
• traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of thorax
• traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of thorax
• traumatic tear of joint or ligament of thorax

Excludes2 (not included here)

• dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint (S43.2, S43.6)
• strain of muscle or tendon of thorax (S29.01-)

Code also

• any associated open wound

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S23

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Codes under S23.4

• S23.41 Sprain of ribs
• S23.42 Sprain of sternum

Nearby codes

• S23.29XS Dislocation of other parts of thorax, sequela
• S23.3 Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine
• S23.3XXA Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine, initial encounter
• S23.3XXD Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine, subsequent encounter
• S23.3XXS Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spine, sequela
• S23.4 Sprain of ribs and sternum (this code)
• S23.41 Sprain of ribs
• S23.41XA Sprain of ribs, initial encounter
• S23.41XD Sprain of ribs, subsequent encounter
• S23.41XS Sprain of ribs, sequela
• S23.42 Sprain of sternum