S43.12 is the authoritative medical code for Dislocation of acromioclavicular joint, 100%-200% displacement. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for dislocation of acromioclavicular joint, 100%-200% displacement (ICD-10-CM S43.12), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 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
Dislocation of acromioclavicular joint, 100%-200% displacement is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S43.12. 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 S43.12 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 S43.12 be billed directly?
No. S43.12 (Dislocation of acromioclavicular joint, 100%-200% displacement) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S43.12 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S43.
Can S43.12 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S43.12 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 S43.12 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S43 — Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle
- S43.0 — Subluxation and dislocation of shoulder joint
- S43.00 — Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of shoulder joint
- S43.001 — Unspecified subluxation of right shoulder joint
- S43.001A — Unspecified subluxation of right shoulder joint, initial encounter
- S43.001D — Unspecified subluxation of right shoulder joint, subsequent encounter
- S43.001S — Unspecified subluxation of right shoulder joint, sequela
- S43.002 — Unspecified subluxation of left shoulder joint
- S43.002A — Unspecified subluxation of left shoulder joint, initial encounter
- S43.002D — Unspecified subluxation of left shoulder joint, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S43 family