S33.140

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Subluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra

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

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S33

• nontraumatic rupture or displacement of lumbar intervertebral disc NOS (M51.-)
• obstetric damage to pelvic joints and ligaments (O71.6)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S33.1

• fracture of lumbar vertebrae (S32.0-)

S33

• dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of hip (S73.-)
• strain of muscle of lower back and pelvis (S39.01-)

Child Codes (3)

S33.140ASubluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, initial encounter✓ Billable S33.140DSubluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, subsequent encounter✓ Billable S33.140SSubluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra, sequela✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S33.140 represents subluxation of l4/l5 lumbar vertebra. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S33.140. Coders should note that S33.140 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S33.140?

ICD-10-CM code S33.140 is "Subluxation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S33.140 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S33.140 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S33.140?

S33.140 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S33.140 be coded with other codes?

S33.140 has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S33.14

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S33.141Dislocation of L4/L5 lumbar vertebra

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Code Information

CodeS33.140

BillableNo — Header code

ParentS33.14

CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Excludes12 rule(s)

Excludes23 note(s)

Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)