2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S43.60XASprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S40-S49›S43

ICD-10-CM S43.60XA
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

S43.60XA is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for sprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 562 through 563, 963 through 965. Coders also document this condition as complete tear of sternoclavicular ligament. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Sprains and strains, initial encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S43.60XA
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Sprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint, initial encounter
Short Description
Sprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint, init encntr
Parent Code
S43.60
Sprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS40-S49Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm
CategoryS43Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle
This CodeS43.60XASprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint, initial encounter

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Complete tear of sternoclavicular ligament
  • Complete tear, sternum ligament

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle (S43). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

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

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to S43.60XA: its own notes plus those printed at S43, block S40-S49, and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From S43 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle applies to 333 codes
  • 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
From Block S40-S49 Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm applies to 2,730 codes
  • injuries of axilla
  • injuries of scapular region

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From S43 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle applies to 333 codes
  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of shoulder and upper arm (S46.-)
From Block S40-S49 Injuries to the shoulder and upper arm applies to 2,730 codes
From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be needed to fully describe the condition; the note gives no sequencing direction.

From S43 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle applies to 333 codes
  • any associated open wound

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
  • The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

From S43 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of shoulder girdle applies to 333 codes
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S43
Values for category S43 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter this code
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name S43.60XA, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming S43.60XA: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • S23 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of thorax
    dislocation, sprain of sternoclavicular joint (S43.2, S43.6) names S43.6, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ024
Sprains and strains, initial encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Shoulder Injuries and Disorders

Your shoulder joint is composed of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Your shoulders are the most movable joints in your body. They can also be unstable because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the shoulder socket that holds it.

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Convert S43.60XA to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
840.8 Sprain shoulder/arm NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About S43.60XAOverview

What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint, initial encounter?

The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint, initial encounter is S43.60XA (sometimes written as S4360XA). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is S43.60XA (Sprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report sprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What does the 7th character A in S43.60XA mean?

The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for sprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.

What MS-DRG does S43.60XA group to?

When sprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 563, 964, 965, 562, 963, with relative weights from 0.8982 to 2.6361 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S43.60XA?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, sprain of unspecified sternoclavicular joint, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 840.8 (sprain shoulder/arm NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.