S43.159A Posterior dislocation of unspecified acromioclavicular joint, initial encounter

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Built from S43.159 with 7th character A (initial encounter).

Applies from S43 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle

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 (not included here)

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

Code also

• any associated open wound

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S43

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Nearby codes

• S43.152 Posterior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint
• S43.152A Posterior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint, initial encounter
• S43.152D Posterior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint, subsequent encounter
• S43.152S Posterior dislocation of left acromioclavicular joint, sequela
• S43.159 Posterior dislocation of unspecified acromioclavicular joint
• S43.159A Posterior dislocation of unspecified acromioclavicular joint, initial encounter (this code)
• S43.159D Posterior dislocation of unspecified acromioclavicular joint, subsequent encounter
• S43.159S Posterior dislocation of unspecified acromioclavicular joint, sequela
• S43.2 Subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular joint
• S43.20 Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of sternoclavicular joint
• S43.201 Unspecified subluxation of right sternoclavicular joint