U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S43 ICD-10-CM Code: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S43

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S43 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)

  3. 3

    Category S43

    Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle

  4. 4

    Code S43

    Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle

More specific choices

Codes under S43

S43 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

S43.0

Subluxation and dislocation of shoulder joint

S43.1

Subluxation and dislocation of acromioclavicular joint

S43.2

Subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular joint

S43.3

Subluxation and dislocation of other and unspecified parts of shoulder girdle

S43.4

Sprain of shoulder joint

S43.5

Sprain of acromioclavicular joint

S43.6

Sprain of sternoclavicular joint

S43.8

Sprain of other specified parts of shoulder girdle

S43.9

Sprain of unspecified parts of shoulder girdle

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S43.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S43.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S43.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S43.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of shoulder and upper arm (S46.-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S43 mean?

S43 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle.”

Is S43 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. S43 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is S43 located in ICD-10-CM?

S43 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49) (S40–S49), under category S43, Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle.

What coding notes are listed for S43?

No inclusion terms are listed for S43 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of shoulder and upper arm (S46.-).

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