ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for sternoclavicular joint dislocation
Unspecified dislocation of unspecified sternoclavicular joint
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Dislocation (articular) › sternoclavicular (joint)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding sternoclavicular joint dislocation
The ICD-10-CM code for sternoclavicular joint dislocation is S43.206 (Unspecified dislocation of unspecified sternoclavicular joint). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S43.206.
Within S43.20, choose S43.206 (dislocation of unspecified sternoclavicular joint) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: subluxation of right sternoclavicular joint (S43.201), subluxation of left sternoclavicular joint (S43.202), subluxation of unspecified sternoclavicular joint (S43.203), dislocation of right sternoclavicular joint (S43.204) and dislocation of left sternoclavicular joint (S43.205).
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 sternoclavicular joint dislocation codes (official index)
Common questions about sternoclavicular joint dislocation ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for sternoclavicular joint dislocation?
- S43.206 — Unspecified dislocation of unspecified sternoclavicular joint (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S43.21, S43.22.
What is the ICD-10 code for anterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation?
- S43.21 — Anterior subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular joint (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation?
- S43.22 — Posterior subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular joint (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S43.206 billable?
- No. S43.206 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.