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S43.225

Non-billable

Posterior dislocation of left sternoclavicular joint

Posterior dislocation of left sternoclavicular joint

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

S43.22

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)

S43.225A

Posterior dislocation of left sternoclavicular joint, init

BillableS43.225D

Posterior dislocation of left sternoclavicular joint, subs

BillableS43.225S

Posterior dislocation of l sternoclav jt, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for posterior dislocation of left sternoclavicular joint?

The ICD-10-CM code for posterior dislocation of left sternoclavicular joint is S43.225. The full clinical description is "Posterior dislocation of left sternoclavicular joint". S43.225 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S43.225 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S43.225 represents "Posterior dislocation of left sternoclavicular 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 S43.225 a billable code?

No, S43.225 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 S43.225.

What chapter is S43.225 in?

S43.225 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S43.225?

S43.225 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 S43.225?

S43.225 has 3 child codes, including: S43.225A (Posterior dislocation of left sternoclavicular joint, init), S43.225D (Posterior dislocation of left sternoclavicular joint, subs), S43.225S (Posterior dislocation of l sternoclav jt, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S43.225?

Yes, when using S43.225 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S43.225?

S43.225 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2112232. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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