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.
Official description
S43Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S43 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm (S40-S49)
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Category S43
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle
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Code S43
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle
Codes under S43
S43 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
S43.0Subluxation and dislocation of shoulder jointS43.1Subluxation and dislocation of acromioclavicular jointS43.2Subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular jointS43.3Subluxation and dislocation of other and unspecified parts of shoulder girdleS43.4Sprain of shoulder jointS43.5Sprain of acromioclavicular jointS43.6Sprain of sternoclavicular jointS43.8Sprain of other specified parts of shoulder girdleS43.9Sprain of unspecified parts of shoulder girdleNotes 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.-)
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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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.-).