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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for rotator cuff capsule sprain

S43.42

Sprain of rotator cuff capsule

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sprain (joint) (ligament) › rotator cuff (capsule)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding rotator cuff capsule sprain

The ICD-10-CM code for rotator cuff capsule sprain is S43.42 (Sprain of rotator cuff capsule).

Within S43.4 (sprain of shoulder joint), S43.42 is specifically for sprain of rotator cuff capsule. Related codes cover unspecified sprain of shoulder joint (S43.40), sprain of coracohumeral (ligament) (S43.41), superior glenoid labrum lesion (S43.43) and other sprain of shoulder joint (S43.49).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

Don't report S43.42 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: rotator cuff syndrome (complete) (incomplete), not specified as traumatic (M75.1-).

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for S43.42)

  • rotator cuff syndrome (complete) (incomplete), not specified as traumatic (M75.1-)

Common questions about rotator cuff capsule sprain ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for rotator cuff capsule sprain?

S43.42 — Sprain of rotator cuff capsule (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S43.42 billable?

No. S43.42 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.