Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S43.303 is the diagnosis code for Subluxation of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle. 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 S43.303 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S43.303 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S43.303 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Subluxation of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S43.303 is S43.30 ("Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified parts of shoulder girdle"). S43.303 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S43.303 is located in Section S40-S49 — "Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S43.303 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Subluxation of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle" 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 Subluxation of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle is S43.303.
Yes, S43.303 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S43.303 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S43.303 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.