ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
839.21 — Closed dislocation, thoracic vertebra
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 839.21
839.21 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for closed dislocation, thoracic vertebra. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, S23.101A (Dislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounter). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- S23.101ADislocation of unspecified thoracic vertebra, initial encounterapproximate
Common questions about 839.21
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 839.21?
- The GEMs map 839.21 to ICD-10-CM S23.101A.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.