S43.03
Non-billableInferior subluxation and dislocation of humerus
Inferior subluxation and dislocation of humerus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
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 (6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for inferior subluxation and dislocation of humerus?
The ICD-10-CM code for inferior subluxation and dislocation of humerus is S43.03. The full clinical description is "Inferior subluxation and dislocation of humerus". S43.03 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S43.03 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S43.03 represents "Inferior subluxation and dislocation of 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 S43.03 a billable code?
No, S43.03 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S43.03.
What chapter is S43.03 in?
S43.03 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S43.03?
S43.03 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 S43.03?
S43.03 has 6 child codes, including: S43.031 (Inferior subluxation of right humerus), S43.032 (Inferior subluxation of left humerus), S43.033 (Inferior subluxation of unspecified humerus), S43.034 (Inferior dislocation of right humerus), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S43.03?
Yes, when using S43.03 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S43.03?
S43.03 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2842221. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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