S43.429A

Billable

Sprain of unspecified rotator cuff capsule, initial encounter

S43.429A is the ICD-10-CM code for Sprain of unspecified rotator cuff capsule, initial encounter. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S43.429
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is a rotator cuff? Your rotator cuff is part of your shoulder joint . It's a group of muscles and tendons that holds the top part of your upper arm bone firmly in your shoulder socket. The rotator cuff keeps your shoulder stable when you move your arm in any direction. What are rotator cuff injuries? Rotator cuff injuries are common. Most of them are wear-and-tear injuries from doing the same arm movements over…

Read more about Rotator Cuff Injuries at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S43.429A?
S43.429A is the ICD-10-CM code for "Sprain of unspecified rotator cuff capsule, initial encounter". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S43.429A a billable code?
Yes — S43.429A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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