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ICD-10/S43.12

S43.12 ICD-10-CM Code: Dislocation of acromioclavicular joint, 100%-200% displacement

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

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.

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.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S43.12 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S43.112S — Subluxation of left acromioclavicular joint, sequela
  • S43.119 — Subluxation of unspecified acromioclavicular joint
  • S43.119A — Subluxation of unspecified acromioclavicular joint, initial encounter
  • S43.119D — Subluxation of unspecified acromioclavicular joint, subsequent encounter
  • S43.119S — Subluxation of unspecified acromioclavicular joint, sequela
  • S43.121 — Dislocation of right acromioclavicular joint, 100%-200% displacement
  • S43.121A — Dislocation of right acromioclavicular joint, 100%-200% displacement, initial encounter
  • S43.121D — Dislocation of right acromioclavicular joint, 100%-200% displacement, subsequent encounter
  • S43.121S — Dislocation of right acromioclavicular joint, 100%-200% displacement, sequela
  • S43.122 — Dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint, 100%-200% displacement

View all codes in the S43 family