S03.8XXABillable
Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of head, initial encounter
Short description: Sprain of joints and ligaments of oth prt head, init encntr
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S03
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S03
S03Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of headS03.0Dislocation of jawS03.00Dislocation of jaw, unspecified sideS03.00XADislocation of jaw, unspecified side, initial encounterYesS03.00XDDislocation of jaw, unspecified side, subsequent encounterYesS03.00XSDislocation of jaw, unspecified side, sequelaYesS03.01Dislocation of jaw, right sideS03.01XADislocation of jaw, right side, initial encounterYesS03.01XDDislocation of jaw, right side, subsequent encounterYesS03.01XSDislocation of jaw, right side, sequelaYesS03.02Dislocation of jaw, left sideS03.02XADislocation of jaw, left side, initial encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S03.8XXA?
S03.8XXA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of head, initial encounter.
Is S03.8XXA a billable code?
Yes. S03.8XXA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S03.8XXA in?
S03.8XXA falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S03.8XXA become effective?
S03.8XXA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S03.8XXA?
S03.8XXA belongs to category S03, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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