ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Sprain (joint) (ligament) rib (cage): S23.41
The ICD-10-CM index points "Sprain (joint) (ligament) rib (cage)" to S23.41, Sprain of ribs. S23.41 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S23.41XA, Sprain of ribs, 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 S23
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- S23Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thoraxHeader
- S23.0Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral discHeader
- S23.1Subluxation and dislocation of thoracic vertebraHeader
- S23.10Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebraHeader
- S23.11Subluxation and dislocation of T1/T2 thoracic vertebraHeader
- S23.12Subluxation and dislocation of T2/T3-T3/T4 thoracic vertebraHeader
- S23.13Subluxation and dislocation of T4/T5-T5/T6 thoracic vertebraHeader
- S23.14Subluxation and dislocation of T6/T7-T7/T8 thoracic vertebraHeader
- S23.15Subluxation and dislocation of T8/T9-T9/T10 thoracic vertebraHeader
- S23.16Subluxation and dislocation of T10/T11-T11/T12 thoracic vertebraHeader
- S23.17Subluxation and dislocation of T12/L1 thoracic vertebraHeader
- S23.2Dislocation of other and unspecified parts of thoraxHeader
- S23.20Dislocation of unspecified part of thoraxHeader
- S23.29Dislocation of other parts of thoraxHeader
- S23.3Sprain of ligaments of thoracic spineHeader
- S23.4Sprain of ribs and sternumHeader
- S23.41Sprain of ribsHeader
- S23.42Sprain of sternumHeader
- S23.8Sprain of other specified parts of thoraxHeader
- S23.9Sprain of unspecified parts of thoraxHeader
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 S23. 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 S23. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related pages
- S23.41 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category S23Every 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 Sprain (joint) (ligament) rib (cage)?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Sprain (joint) (ligament) rib (cage)" to S23.41, Sprain of ribs. S23.41 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S23.41XA, Sprain of ribs, initial encounter.
Is S23.41 billable?
No. S23.41 is a header in the FY2027 CDC file. Report a more specific code under it.
What documentation notes apply to S23.41?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for S23.41 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is S23.41 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.