S43.306S – Dislocation of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle, sequela

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S43.306S

Code: S43.306S (claims format: S43306S)
Description: Dislocation of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle, sequela
Short description: Dislocation of unsp parts of unsp shoulder girdle, sequela
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › S43.3 › S43.30 › S43.306

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

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

Includes:

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

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Code also:

any associated open wound

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S43

S43.30 – Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified parts of shoulder girdle

Applicable to:

Dislocation of shoulder girdle NOS
Subluxation of shoulder girdle NOS

Block S40-S49

Includes:

injuries of axilla
injuries of scapular region

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
injuries of elbow (S50-S59)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S43.306

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S43.306S?

S43.306S is the ICD-10-CM code for dislocation of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle, sequela, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).

Is S43.306S a billable code?

Yes. S43.306S is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S43.306S 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.