icd 10 code for acromioclavicular joint dislocation

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Unspecified dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint, initial encounter. S43. 102A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S43.

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What is an acromioclavicular dislocation?

Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Dislocations. Also known as shoulder separation, is a dislocation of the clavicle from the acromion.

What is the ICD-10 code for shoulder dislocation?

ICD-10 Code for Subluxation and dislocation of shoulder joint- S43. 0- Codify by AAPC.

Where is the AC joint?

The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is formed by the cap of the shoulder (acromion) and the collar bone (clavicle). It is held together by strong ligaments (figure 1). The outer end of the clavicle is held in alignment with the acromion by the acromioclavicular ligaments and the coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments.

What is a Grade 5 AC joint separation?

Grade 5—Involves tearing of the joint covering (capsule) and ligaments connecting the shoulder blade (scapula) and collar bone (clavicle), and the end of the collar bone (clavicle) tears through the muscle covering (fascia) above it. Results in a large, permanent bump over the top of the shoulder at the AC joint.

What is the ICD-10 code for anterior dislocation of right shoulder?

Anterior dislocation of right sternoclavicular joint, initial encounter. S43. 214A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S43.

What is the difference between a subluxation and a dislocation?

Dislocation is injury to a joint that causes adjoining bones to no longer touch each other. Subluxation is a minor or incomplete dislocation in which the joint surfaces still touch but are not in normal relation to each other.

Is an AC joint separation a dislocation?

An AC joint separation, often called a shoulder separation, is a dislocation of the clavicle from the acromion. This injury is usually caused by a blow to the shoulder, or a fall in which the individual lands directly on the shoulder or an outstretched arm.

Which joint is also known as the acromioclavicular joint?

The acromioclavicular, or AC, joint is a joint in the shoulder where two bones meet. One of these bones is the collarbone, or clavicle.

Is the acromioclavicular joint a ball-and-socket?

The medical term for the shoulder socket is glenoid cavity. This ball-and-socket construction allows for circular movement of the arm. Acromioclavicular joint (AC joint). The acromioclavicular joint is located where the clavicle (collarbone) glides along the acromion, located at the top of the shoulder blade.

What is a Type 3 acromioclavicular joint separation?

A type III separation involves injury to both the AC joint ligaments the CC ligaments. This results in complete separation between the acromion and clavicle, and treatment for this type is controversial.

What is a Grade 3 AC joint separation?

Grade 3—Involves tearing of the joint covering (capsule) and ligaments connecting the shoulder blade (scapula) and collar bone (clavicle). Causes a mild to moderate permanent bump over the top of the shoulder at the AC joint. Pain typically lasts 4-8 weeks. Surgery is usually not required.

What is a Grade 2 AC separation?

A Grade 2 AC Joint Separation results from an incomplete tearing of the acomioclavciular and/or the coracoclavicular ligaments. The joint is incompletely dislocated; the medical term for this is “subluxed”.

What is the ICd 10 code for subluxation of acromioclavicular joint?

Subluxation and dislocation of acromioclavicular joint 1 S00-T88#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S00-T88#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes#N#Note#N#Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code#N#Type 1 Excludes#N#birth trauma ( P10-P15)#N#obstetric trauma ( O70 - O71)#N#Use Additional#N#code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable ( Z18.-)#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes 2 S40-S49#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S40-S49#N#Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm#N#Includes#N#injuries of axilla#N#injuries of scapular region#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#burns and corrosions ( T20 - T32)#N#frostbite ( T33-T34)#N#injuries of elbow ( S50-S59)#N#insect bite or sting, venomous ( T63.4)#N#Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm 3 S43#N#ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S43#N#Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle#N#2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code#N#Code Also#N#any associated open wound#N#Includes#N#avulsion of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle#N#laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of shoulder girdle#N#sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of shoulder girdle#N#traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle#N#traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle#N#traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle#N#traumatic tear of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of shoulder and upper arm ( S46.-)#N#Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle

Is S43.1 a reimbursement code?

S43.1 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM S43.1 became effective on October 1, 2020. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S43.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 S43.1 may differ.

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