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ICD-10-CM Code for Sprain of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle S43.90

ICD-10 code S43.90 for Sprain of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Sprain of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle
Sprain of shoulder girdle NOS

S43

Includes: avulsion of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle
traumatic tear of joint or ligament of shoulder girdle

Excludes2: strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of shoulder and upper arm (S46.-)

Code also: any associated open wound

 
S43.90 Sprain of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle
Child Code
Sprain of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle, initial encounter
Child Code
Sprain of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Sprain of unspecified parts of unspecified shoulder girdle, sequela

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