Other subluxation of unspecified shoulder joint, init encntr

This code signifies a partial dislocation of the shoulder joint where the humerus head is not fully separated from the glenoid fossa, but its alignment is altered. The specific cause of this subluxation is not documented, and the affected shoulder is unspecified.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a shoulder subluxation where the physician's documentation does not specify the laterality (left or right) of the affected shoulder. This code is appropriate for the initial visit for this injury, before definitive treatment or follow-up care.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subluxation" and not a full "dislocation" (which would be S43.00-).
• Only use this code if laterality is truly unspecified; otherwise, a more specific code (S43.081- or S43.082-) should be chosen.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for this injury.