S43.02 ICD-10-CM Code: Posterior subluxation and dislocation of humerus
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S43.02 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- 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
- injuries of axilla
- injuries of scapular region
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of shoulder and upper arm (S46.-)
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of elbow (S50-S59)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S43.02 be billed directly?
No. S43.02 (Posterior subluxation and dislocation of humerus) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S43.02 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S43.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S43.02 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S43.015S — Anterior dislocation of left humerus, sequela
- S43.016 — Anterior dislocation of unspecified humerus
- S43.016A — Anterior dislocation of unspecified humerus, initial encounter
- S43.016D — Anterior dislocation of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter
- S43.016S — Anterior dislocation of unspecified humerus, sequela
- S43.021 — Posterior subluxation of right humerus
- S43.021A — Posterior subluxation of right humerus, initial encounter
- S43.021D — Posterior subluxation of right humerus, subsequent encounter
- S43.021S — Posterior subluxation of right humerus, sequela
- S43.022 — Posterior subluxation of left humerus