ICD-10-CM S43.315 is the diagnosis code for Dislocation of left scapula. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S43.315 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S43.315 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S43.315 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Dislocation of left scapula". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S43.315 is S43.31 ("Subluxation and dislocation of scapula"). S43.315 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S43.315 is located in Section S40-S49 — "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S43.315 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Dislocation of left scapula" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Dislocation of left scapula is S43.315.
Yes, S43.315 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S43.315 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S43.315 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.