Subluxation complex (vertebral) of sacral region

This code signifies a functional spinal lesion in the sacral region characterized by altered joint mechanics, neurological involvement, and/or connective tissue changes. It represents a complex of signs and symptoms indicating a vertebral subluxation, not necessarily a frank dislocation.

This code is appropriate for documenting chiropractic diagnoses of sacral subluxation complex. It should be used when the provider's documentation clearly identifies a sacral vertebral subluxation based on palpation, motion analysis, or other chiropractic assessment methods.

• Ensure documentation specifies "sacral region" to support this specific code.
• Do not confuse with codes for traumatic dislocations (S33.1XXA) or non-traumatic spondylolisthesis (M43.16).
• This code is typically a primary diagnosis for chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) services.