Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head

**Includes:** - avulsion of joint (capsule) or ligament of head - laceration of cartilage, joint (capsule) or ligament of head - sprain of cartilage, joint (capsule) or ligament of head - traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of head - traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of head - traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of head - traumatic tear of joint or ligament of head

**Excludes2:** - Strain of muscle or tendon of head (S09.1)

**Code also:** - any associated open wound

**7th character note:** - The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S03

**7th character:** - A: initial encounter - D: subsequent encounter - S: sequela