S43.6
Non-billableSprain of sternoclavicular joint
Sprain of 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(8)
S43.0Subluxation and dislocation of shoulder joint
S43.1Subluxation and dislocation of acromioclavicular joint
S43.2Subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular joint
S43.3Subluxation and disloc of and unsp parts of shoulder girdle
S43.4Sprain of shoulder joint
S43.5Sprain of acromioclavicular joint
S43.8Sprain of other specified parts of shoulder girdle
S43.9Sprain of unspecified parts of shoulder girdle
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of sternoclavicular joint?
The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of sternoclavicular joint is S43.6. The full clinical description is "Sprain of sternoclavicular joint". S43.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S43.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S43.6 represents “Sprain of 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 S43.6 a billable code?
No, S43.6 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 S43.6.
What chapter is S43.6 in?
S43.6 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S43.6?
S43.6 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 S43.6?
S43.6 has 3 child codes, including: S43.60 (Sprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint), S43.61 (Sprain of right sternoclavicular joint), S43.62 (Sprain of left sternoclavicular joint).
Are additional codes required with S43.6?
Yes, when using S43.6, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S43.6?
S43.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0272920. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S43.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sprain of 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 S43.6?
S43.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC13.7 (Strain or sprain of sternoclavicular joint).
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