S33.0 Traumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc
Non-billable ICD-10-CM code.
Excludes1 (never code together)
rupture or displacement (nontraumatic) of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS (M51.- with fifth character 6)
Applies from S33 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis
Includes
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
Excludes1 (never code together)
nontraumatic rupture or displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS (M51.-)
obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments (O71.6)
Excludes2 (not included here)
dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of hip (S73.-)
strain of muscle of lower back and pelvis (S39.01-)
Code also
any associated open wound
7th character note
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S33
7th character required
A — initial encounter
D — subsequent encounter
S — sequela
Code annotations containing back-references to S33.0
Back-references to S33
Type 2 Excludes: S39 Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals ("sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis (S33.-)")