Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S33 is the diagnosis code for Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 â Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S33. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in S33. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S33 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S33 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S33 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S33 is located in Section S30-S39 â "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S33 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S33.0, S33.1, S33.2, S33.3, S33.4 and more.
Use S33 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis is S33.
No, S33 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S33 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for S33 include: nontraumatic rupture or displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS (M51.-); obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments (O71.6).
Yes, S33 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.