S43.11 – Subluxation of acromioclavicular joint
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- Code
S43.11(claims format:S4311)- Description
- Subluxation of acromioclavicular joint
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S40-S49 Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- Parent codes
- S43 › S43.1
Billable codes under S43.11
S43.11 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S43.111 – Subluxation of right acromioclavicular jointHeader (more codes below)
- S43.112 – Subluxation of left acromioclavicular jointHeader (more codes below)
- S43.119 – Subluxation of unspecified acromioclavicular jointHeader (more codes below)
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S43 – Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle
- avulsion of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of shoulder and upper arm (S46.-)
- any associated open wound
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S43
Block S40-S49
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of scapular region
Index terms for S43.11
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in S43.1
- S43.10 – Unspecified dislocation of acromioclavicular jointHeader
- S43.12 – Dislocation of acromioclavicular joint, 100%-200% displacementHeader
- S43.13 – Dislocation of acromioclavicular joint, greater than 200% displacementHeader
- S43.14 – Inferior dislocation of acromioclavicular jointHeader
- S43.15 – Posterior dislocation of acromioclavicular jointHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S43.11?
S43.11 is the ICD-10-CM code for subluxation of acromioclavicular joint, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).
Is S43.11 a billable code?
No. S43.11 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S43.11 belong to?
It belongs to category S43 – Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.