Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S43.409 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified sprain of unspecified shoulder joint. 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 S43.409 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S43.409 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S43.409 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified sprain of unspecified shoulder joint". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S43.409 is S43.40 ("Unspecified sprain of shoulder joint"). S43.409 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S43.409 is located in Section S40-S49 — "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S43.409 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified sprain of unspecified shoulder joint" 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 Unspecified sprain of unspecified shoulder joint is S43.409.
Yes, S43.409 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S43.409 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S43.409 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.