ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Dislocation (articular) septal cartilage (nose): S03.1
The ICD-10-CM index points "Dislocation (articular) septal cartilage (nose)" to S03.1, Dislocation of septal cartilage of nose. S03.1 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S03.1XXA, Dislocation of septal cartilage of nose, initial encounter.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in S03
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- S03Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of headHeader
- S03.0Dislocation of jawHeader
- S03.00Dislocation of jaw, unspecified sideHeader
- S03.00XADislocation of jaw, unspecified side, initial encounterBillable
- S03.00XDDislocation of jaw, unspecified side, subsequent encounterBillable
- S03.00XSDislocation of jaw, unspecified side, sequelaBillable
- S03.01Dislocation of jaw, right sideHeader
- S03.01XADislocation of jaw, right side, initial encounterBillable
- S03.01XDDislocation of jaw, right side, subsequent encounterBillable
- S03.01XSDislocation of jaw, right side, sequelaBillable
- S03.02Dislocation of jaw, left sideHeader
- S03.02XADislocation of jaw, left side, initial encounterBillable
- S03.02XDDislocation of jaw, left side, subsequent encounterBillable
- S03.02XSDislocation of jaw, left side, sequelaBillable
- S03.03Dislocation of jaw, bilateralHeader
- S03.03XADislocation of jaw, bilateral, initial encounterBillable
- S03.03XDDislocation of jaw, bilateral, subsequent encounterBillable
- S03.03XSDislocation of jaw, bilateral, sequelaBillable
- S03.1Dislocation of septal cartilage of noseHeader
- S03.1XXADislocation of septal cartilage of nose, initial encounterBillable
- S03.1XXDDislocation of septal cartilage of nose, subsequent encounterBillable
- S03.1XXSDislocation of septal cartilage of nose, sequelaBillable
- S03.2Dislocation of toothHeader
- S03.2XXADislocation of tooth, initial encounterBillable
- S03.2XXDDislocation of tooth, subsequent encounterBillable
- S03.2XXSDislocation of tooth, sequelaBillable
- S03.4Sprain of jawHeader
- S03.40Sprain of jaw, unspecified sideHeader
- S03.40XASprain of jaw, unspecified side, initial encounterBillable
- S03.40XDSprain of jaw, unspecified side, subsequent encounterBillable
- S03.40XSSprain of jaw, unspecified side, sequelaBillable
- S03.41Sprain of jaw, right sideHeader
- S03.41XASprain of jaw, right side, initial encounterBillable
- S03.41XDSprain of jaw, right side, subsequent encounterBillable
- S03.41XSSprain of jaw, right side, sequelaBillable
- S03.42Sprain of jaw, left sideHeader
- S03.42XASprain of jaw, left side, initial encounterBillable
- S03.42XDSprain of jaw, left side, subsequent encounterBillable
- S03.42XSSprain of jaw, left side, sequelaBillable
- S03.43Sprain of jaw, bilateralHeader
- S03.43XASprain of jaw, bilateral, initial encounterBillable
- S03.43XDSprain of jaw, bilateral, subsequent encounterBillable
- S03.43XSSprain of jaw, bilateral, sequelaBillable
- S03.8Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of headHeader
- S03.8XXASprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of head, initial encounterBillable
- S03.8XXDSprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of head, subsequent encounterBillable
- S03.8XXSSprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of head, sequelaBillable
- S03.9Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of headHeader
- S03.9XXASprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of head, initial encounterBillable
- S03.9XXDSprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of head, subsequent encounterBillable
- S03.9XXSSprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of head, sequelaBillable
Code also
The CDC tabular list says a second code may be needed with this one. The note does not set which is listed first.
From S03. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Code also any associated open wound
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From S03. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related pages
- S03.1 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category S03Every code under it
- Chapter 19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Dislocation (articular) septal cartilage (nose)?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Dislocation (articular) septal cartilage (nose)" to S03.1, Dislocation of septal cartilage of nose. S03.1 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S03.1XXA, Dislocation of septal cartilage of nose, initial encounter.
Is S03.1 billable?
No. S03.1 is a header in the FY2027 CDC file. Report a more specific code under it.
What documentation notes apply to S03.1?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes2 note (may be coded together when both are documented) for S03.1 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is S03.1 in?
Chapter 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.