S43.142
Non-billableInferior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint
Inferior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint
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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for inferior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint?
The ICD-10-CM code for inferior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint is S43.142. The full clinical description is "Inferior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint". S43.142 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S43.142 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S43.142 represents "Inferior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint". 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 S43.142 a billable code?
No, S43.142 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 S43.142.
What chapter is S43.142 in?
S43.142 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S43.142?
S43.142 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 S43.142?
S43.142 has 3 child codes, including: S43.142A (Inferior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint, init), S43.142D (Inferior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint, subs), S43.142S (Inferior dislocation of l acromioclav jt, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S43.142?
Yes, when using S43.142 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S43.142?
S43.142 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2842328. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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