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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for nose sprain

S03.8

Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of head

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sprain (joint) (ligament) › nose”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding nose sprain

The ICD-10-CM code for nose sprain is S03.8 (Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of head).

Within S03, choose S03.8 (Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of head) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: dislocation of jaw (S03.0), dislocation of septal cartilage of nose (S03.1), dislocation of tooth (S03.2), sprain of jaw (S03.4) and sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of head (S03.9).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about nose sprain ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for nose sprain?

S03.8 — Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of head (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S03.8 billable?

No. S03.8 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.