S43.31 — Subluxation and dislocation of scapula
Is S43.31 billable?
No — S43.31 is a non-billable header code. S43.31 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 S43.31.
Billable codes under this header
- S43.311ASubluxation of right scapula, initial encounter
- S43.311DSubluxation of right scapula, subsequent encounter
- S43.311SSubluxation of right scapula, sequela
- S43.312ASubluxation of left scapula, initial encounter
- S43.312DSubluxation of left scapula, subsequent encounter
- S43.312SSubluxation of left scapula, sequela
- S43.313ASubluxation of unspecified scapula, initial encounter
- S43.313DSubluxation of unspecified scapula, subsequent encounter
- S43.313SSubluxation of unspecified scapula, sequela
- S43.314ADislocation of right scapula, initial encounter
- S43.314DDislocation of right scapula, subsequent encounter
- S43.314SDislocation of right scapula, sequela
- S43.315ADislocation of left scapula, initial encounter
- S43.315DDislocation of left scapula, subsequent encounter
- S43.315SDislocation of left scapula, sequela
- S43.316ADislocation of unspecified scapula, initial encounter
- S43.316DDislocation of unspecified scapula, subsequent encounter
- S43.316SDislocation of unspecified scapula, sequela
S43.31 at a glance
| Code | S43.31 |
|---|---|
| Description | Subluxation and dislocation of scapula |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S43.31 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
These are the routes through the Alphabetic Index that lead to S43.31. They show the wording a clinician may have documented, which often differs from the Tabular description.
- Dislocation › shoulder › girdle › scapula (articular)
- Subluxation › shoulder › girdle › scapula
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S43.31 to fully describe the condition. S43.31 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 S43.31, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S43.31 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S40-S49
The conditions below are not part of S43.31, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S43.31 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S43
The conditions below are not part of S43.31, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S43.31 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 S43.31 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
What codes fall under S43.31? (6)
How long has S43.31 existed?
S43.31 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.