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S03 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head

Category
S03
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head
INCLUDES
avulsion of joint (capsule) or ligament of head
laceration of cartilage, joint (capsule) or ligament of head
sprain of cartilage, joint (capsule) or ligament of head
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of head
traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of head
traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of head
traumatic tear of joint or ligament of head
EXCLUDES
Excludes2: Strain of muscle or tendon of head (S09.1)
NOTE
7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S03
7th character definitions: initial encounter
subsequent encounter
sequela
CODING RULE
Code also: any associated open wound
Chapter
XIX · Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Section
S00-S09
Valid from
Source

CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List, edition FY2026.