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S43.026

Non-billable

Posterior dislocation of unspecified humerus

Posterior dislocation of unspecified humerus

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S40-S49

Parent Code

S43.02

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • injuries of axilla
  • injuries of scapular region
  • 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

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of elbow (S50-S59)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of shoulder and upper arm (S46.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated open wound

Child Codes (3)

S43.026A

Posterior dislocation of unspecified humerus, init encntr

BillableS43.026D

Posterior dislocation of unspecified humerus, subs encntr

BillableS43.026S

Posterior dislocation of unspecified humerus, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for posterior dislocation of unspecified humerus?

The ICD-10-CM code for posterior dislocation of unspecified humerus is S43.026. The full clinical description is "Posterior dislocation of unspecified humerus". S43.026 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S43.026 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S43.026 represents "Posterior dislocation of unspecified humerus". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S43.026 a billable code?

No, S43.026 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S43.026.

What chapter is S43.026 in?

S43.026 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S43.026?

S43.026 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under S43.026?

S43.026 has 3 child codes, including: S43.026A (Posterior dislocation of unspecified humerus, init encntr), S43.026D (Posterior dislocation of unspecified humerus, subs encntr), S43.026S (Posterior dislocation of unspecified humerus, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S43.026?

Yes, when using S43.026 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S43.026?

S43.026 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2842217. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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