Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S23.152 is the diagnosis code for Subluxation of T9/T10 thoracic vertebra. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S23.152 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S23.152 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S23.152 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Subluxation of T9/T10 thoracic vertebra". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S23.152 is S23.15 ("Subluxation and dislocation of T8/T9-T9/T10 thoracic vertebra"). S23.152 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S23.152 is located in Section S20-S29 — "Injuries to the thorax" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S23.152 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Subluxation of T9/T10 thoracic vertebra" 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 Subluxation of T9/T10 thoracic vertebra is S23.152.
Yes, S23.152 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S23.152 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S23.152 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.