S43.03 — Inferior subluxation and dislocation of humerus
Is S43.03 billable?
No — S43.03 is a non-billable header code. S43.03 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 18 billable codes beneath S43.03.
Billable codes under this header
- S43.031AInferior subluxation of right humerus, initial encounter
- S43.031DInferior subluxation of right humerus, subsequent encounter
- S43.031SInferior subluxation of right humerus, sequela
- S43.032AInferior subluxation of left humerus, initial encounter
- S43.032DInferior subluxation of left humerus, subsequent encounter
- S43.032SInferior subluxation of left humerus, sequela
- S43.033AInferior subluxation of unspecified humerus, initial encounter
- S43.033DInferior subluxation of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter
- S43.033SInferior subluxation of unspecified humerus, sequela
- S43.034AInferior dislocation of right humerus, initial encounter
- S43.034DInferior dislocation of right humerus, subsequent encounter
- S43.034SInferior dislocation of right humerus, sequela
- S43.035AInferior dislocation of left humerus, initial encounter
- S43.035DInferior dislocation of left humerus, subsequent encounter
- S43.035SInferior dislocation of left humerus, sequela
- S43.036AInferior dislocation of unspecified humerus, initial encounter
- S43.036DInferior dislocation of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter
- S43.036SInferior dislocation of unspecified humerus, sequela
S43.03 at a glance
| Code | S43.03 |
|---|---|
| Description | Inferior subluxation and dislocation of humerus |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S43.03 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
These are the routes through the Alphabetic Index that lead to S43.03. They show the wording a clinician may have documented, which often differs from the Tabular description.
- Dislocation › shoulder › humerus › inferior (articular)
- Subluxation › shoulder › traumatic › inferior
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S43.03 to fully describe the condition. S43.03 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S43.03, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S43.03 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S43.03, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S43.03 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S43
The conditions below are not part of S43.03, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S43.03 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of shoulder and upper arm (S46.-)
Code also — inherited from S43
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S43.03 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
What codes fall under S43.03? (6)
- S43.031Inferior subluxation of right humerusnot billable
- S43.032Inferior subluxation of left humerusnot billable
- S43.033Inferior subluxation of unspecified humerusnot billable
- S43.034Inferior dislocation of right humerusnot billable
- S43.035Inferior dislocation of left humerusnot billable
- S43.036Inferior dislocation of unspecified humerusnot billable
How long has S43.03 existed?
S43.03 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.