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ICD-10 Coding for Right Shoulder Dislocation(S43.004A, S43.0, S43.004S)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for right shoulder dislocation, including primary and ancillary codes, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:
Dislocated Right ShoulderRight Glenohumeral Dislocation
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Right Shoulder Dislocation

S00-T88Primary Range

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
S43.004AUnspecified dislocation of right shoulder joint, initial encounter
S43.014AAnterior dislocation of right shoulder joint, initial encounter
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Unspecified dislocation of right shoulder joint, initial encounter
S43.004ABillable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Acromioclavicular dislocationS43.2

Use if the injury involves the AC joint, not the glenohumeral joint.

Posterior dislocation of right shoulder joint, initial encounterS43.024A

Use when imaging confirms posterior dislocation.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Right Shoulder Dislocation.

Omitting the encounter type character

Impact

Clinical: Leads to incomplete documentation of care provided., Regulatory: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding rules., Financial: Potential denial of claims due to incomplete coding.

Mitigation

Always append the correct 7th character for encounter type.

Using unspecified codes when specific details are available

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to reduced reimbursement due to lack of specificity., Compliance: Increases risk of audit due to non-specific coding., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of clinical data.

Mitigation

Always document and code the specific type of dislocation when possible.

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High audit risk if unspecified codes are used without justification.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code used.

Frequently Asked Questions

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