S43.226
Non-billablePosterior dislocation of unspecified sternoclavicular joint
Posterior dislocation of unspecified sternoclavicular 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 Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(5)
S43.221Posterior subluxation of right sternoclavicular joint
S43.222Posterior subluxation of left sternoclavicular joint
S43.223Posterior subluxation of unspecified sternoclavicular joint
S43.224Posterior dislocation of right sternoclavicular joint
S43.225Posterior dislocation of left sternoclavicular joint
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for posterior dislocation of unspecified sternoclavicular joint?
The ICD-10-CM code for posterior dislocation of unspecified sternoclavicular joint is S43.226. The full clinical description is "Posterior dislocation of unspecified sternoclavicular joint". S43.226 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S43.226 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S43.226 represents “Posterior dislocation of unspecified 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 S43.226 a billable code?
No, S43.226 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 S43.226.
What chapter is S43.226 in?
S43.226 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S43.226?
S43.226 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 S43.226?
S43.226 has 3 child codes, including: S43.226A (Posterior dislocation of unsp sternoclavicular joint, init), S43.226D (Posterior dislocation of unsp sternoclavicular joint, subs), S43.226S (Posterior dislocation of unsp sternoclav jt, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S43.226?
Yes, when using S43.226, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S43.226?
S43.226 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2842417. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S43.226 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like posterior dislocation of unspecified sternoclavicular joint affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S43.226?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S43.226 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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