S233-char group

Dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of thorax

⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469

Coding rules (TT06)

●Avoid — more specific 4-5 char codes exist (see below)

Coding guidance (WHO 2019)

Excl.: dislocation, sprain and strain of sterno-clavicular joint (S43.2, S43.6) rupture or displacement (nontraumatic) of thoracic intervertebral disc (M51.-)

Codes within S23

S23.0Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc S23.1Dislocation of thoracic vertebra S23.2Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of thorax S23.3Sprain and strain of thoracic spine S23.4Sprain and strain of ribs and sternum S23.5Sprain and strain of other and unspecified parts of thorax