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S03

Non-billable

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head

S03 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S03.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •Strain of muscle or tendon of head (S09.1)

Notes

  • •any associated open wound

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S03?
S03 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S03 a billable code?
No — S03 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S03.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S03?
S03 has 6 more specific child codes, including S03.0, S03.1, S03.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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