S43.21

S43.21: Anterior subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular joint

Non-billable headerICD-10-CM

S43.21 is a non-billable header ICD-10-CM code for anterior subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular joint. It cannot be billed on its own: choose one of the more specific child codes below. This code also requires a 7th character before it is complete.

This code requires a 7th character

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S43

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S43.21

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S43: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle

strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of shoulder and upper arm (S46.-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Code to one of these instead S43.21

6 child codes. Green means billable.