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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for SLAP lesion

S43.43

Superior glenoid labrum lesion

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Lesion (s) (nontraumatic) › SLAP”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding SLAP lesion

The ICD-10-CM code for SLAP lesion is S43.43 (Superior glenoid labrum lesion).

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

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about SLAP lesion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for SLAP lesion?

S43.43 — Superior glenoid labrum lesion (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S43.43 billable?

No. S43.43 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.