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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Shoulder Sprain

ICD-10 Coding for Left Shoulder Sprain

S43.402A
S43.402D
S43.422A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left shoulder sprain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Left Shoulder Ligament Injury
Left Shoulder Joint Sprain
left ac joint sprain
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Shoulder Sprain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Shoulder Sprain

Use ICD-10 code S43.402A for unspecified sprain of left shoulder joint, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified sprain of left shoulder joint, initial encounter

Billable Code
S43.402A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of ligament injury without specific ligament identification

Applicable To

  • • Initial encounter for unspecified left shoulder sprain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure encounter type is correctly documented to avoid denials.

Unspecified sprain of left shoulder joint, subsequent encounter

Billable Code
S43.402D
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Follow-up visits for unspecified left shoulder sprain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation reflects the ongoing nature of treatment.

Sprain of left rotator cuff capsule, initial encounter

Billable Code
S43.422A
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Initial encounter for rotator cuff capsule sprain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging results are documented to support this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W11.XXXA

Fall on and from ladder, initial encounter

Use to specify the external cause of the injury.

Z47.89

Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

Use for post-surgical or ongoing care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a left shoulder sprain?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified sprain of the left shoulder joint is S43.402A for the initial encounter and S43.402D for subsequent encounters.

How do you code a left rotator cuff capsule sprain?

For a left rotator cuff capsule sprain, use ICD-10 code S43.422A for the initial encounter, confirmed by imaging.

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