S43.206A Unspecified dislocation of unspecified sternoclavicular joint, initial encounter
Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.
Built from S43.206 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
Medicare Code Edits (MCE v43.1 (April 2026))
Unspecified code (laterality): Unspecified codes for which a more specific code identifying laterality (right, left, bilateral) exists within the same code family.
Code annotations containing back-references to S43.206A
Back-references to S43.2
Type 2 Excludes: S23 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax ("dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint (S43.2, S43.6)")