S43.034 is the authoritative medical code for Inferior dislocation of right humerus. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for inferior dislocation of right humerus (ICD-10-CM S43.034), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Inferior dislocation of right humerus is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S43.034. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: 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): 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: any associated open wound. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S43.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S43.034 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 S43.034 be billed directly?
No. S43.034 (Inferior dislocation of right humerus) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S43.034 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S43.
Can S43.034 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S43.034 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions 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).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S43.034 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S43.011D — Anterior subluxation of right humerus, subsequent encounter
- S43.011S — Anterior subluxation of right humerus, sequela
- S43.012 — Anterior subluxation of left humerus
- S43.012A — Anterior subluxation of left humerus, initial encounter
- S43.012D — Anterior subluxation of left humerus, subsequent encounter
- S43.012S — Anterior subluxation of left humerus, sequela
- S43.013 — Anterior subluxation of unspecified humerus
- S43.013A — Anterior subluxation of unspecified humerus, initial encounter
- S43.013D — Anterior subluxation of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter
- S43.013S — Anterior subluxation of unspecified humerus, sequela
View all 40 codes in the S43 family