S43.8 – Sprain of other specified parts of shoulder girdle
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
- Code
S43.8(claims format:S438)- Description
- Sprain of other specified parts of shoulder girdle
- 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
Billable codes under S43.8
S43.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S43.80 – Sprain of other specified parts of unspecified shoulder girdleHeader (more codes below)
- S43.81 – Sprain of other specified parts of right shoulder girdleHeader (more codes below)
- S43.82 – Sprain of other specified parts of left shoulder girdleHeader (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 S43.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in S43
- S43.0 – Subluxation and dislocation of shoulder jointHeader
- S43.1 – Subluxation and dislocation of acromioclavicular jointHeader
- S43.2 – Subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular jointHeader
- S43.3 – Subluxation and dislocation of other and unspecified parts of shoulder girdleHeader
- S43.4 – Sprain of shoulder jointHeader
- S43.5 – Sprain of acromioclavicular jointHeader
- S43.6 – Sprain of sternoclavicular jointHeader
- S43.9 – Sprain of unspecified parts of shoulder girdleHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S43.8?
S43.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for sprain of other specified parts of shoulder girdle, in the block S40-S49 (Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm).
Is S43.8 a billable code?
No. S43.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S43.8 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.