S23.4Header code — not billable
Sprain of ribs and sternum
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S23
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S23
S23Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thoraxS23.0Traumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral discS23.0XXATraumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc, initYesS23.0XXDTraumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc, subsYesS23.0XXSTraumatic rupture of thoracic intervertebral disc, sequelaYesS23.1Subluxation and dislocation of thoracic vertebraS23.10Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebraS23.100Subluxation of unspecified thoracic vertebraS23.100ASubluxation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, init encntrYesS23.100DSubluxation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, subs encntrYesS23.100SSubluxation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, sequelaYesS23.101Dislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebra
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S23.4?
S23.4 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Sprain of ribs and sternum.
Is S23.4 a billable code?
No. S23.4 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S23.4 in?
S23.4 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S23.4 become effective?
S23.4 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S23.4?
S23.4 belongs to category S23, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.