ICD Code S43.004A

ICD code S43.004A is unspecified dislocation of the right shoulder joint, initial encounter.

1. Patient presents with evidence of a dislocation involving the right shoulder joint

2. The specific type or direction of the dislocation (anterior, posterior, inferior, etc.) cannot be determined or is not documented

3. This is the patient’s initial encounter for active treatment of the injury

4. Clinical assessment confirms the dislocation but lacks further specification

5. Symptoms may include acute pain, visible deformity, swelling, limited range of motion, and inability to move the right shoulder

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code S43.004A include:

- 23650 (Closed treatment of shoulder dislocation, with manipulation; without anesthesia)

- 23655 (Closed treatment of shoulder dislocation, with manipulation; requiring anesthesia)

- 23660 (Open treatment of shoulder dislocation, acute or chronic)

- 23670 (Open treatment of shoulder dislocation with fracture of greater humeral tuberosity)

- 99281–99285 (Emergency department evaluation and management, if applicable)

- 20610 (Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection; major joint or bursa, shoulder)

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