ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for shoulder dislocation
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Dislocation (articular) › shoulder (blade) (ligament) (joint) (traumatic)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding shoulder dislocation
The ICD-10-CM code for shoulder dislocation is S43.006 (Unspecified dislocation of unspecified shoulder joint). The official index lists 9 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S43.006.
Within S43.00, choose S43.006 (dislocation of unspecified shoulder joint) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: subluxation of right shoulder joint (S43.001), subluxation of left shoulder joint (S43.002), subluxation of unspecified shoulder joint (S43.003), dislocation of right shoulder joint (S43.004) and dislocation of left shoulder joint (S43.005).
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.
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific shoulder dislocation codes (official index)
- acromioclavicular
- chronic
- congenital Q68.8 — Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
- girdle S43.30 — Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified parts of shoulder girdle
- scapula S43.31 — Subluxation and dislocation of scapula
- specified site NEC S43.39 — Subluxation and dislocation of other parts of shoulder girdle
- humerus S43.00 — Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of shoulder joint
- anterior S43.01 — Anterior subluxation and dislocation of humerus
- inferior S43.03 — Inferior subluxation and dislocation of humerus
- posterior S43.02 — Posterior subluxation and dislocation of humerus
- pathological
- recurrent
- specified type NEC S43.08 — Other subluxation and dislocation of shoulder joint
Common questions about shoulder dislocation ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for shoulder dislocation?
- S43.006 — Unspecified dislocation of unspecified shoulder joint (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Q68.8, S43.30, S43.31, S43.39 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital shoulder dislocation?
- Q68.8 — Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities.
What is the ICD-10 code for girdle shoulder dislocation?
- S43.30 — Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified parts of shoulder girdle (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for humerus shoulder dislocation?
- S43.00 — Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of shoulder joint (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S43.006 billable?
- No. S43.006 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.