What right shoulder labral tear ICD-10 codes can I use?
There are only three right shoulder labral tear ICD codes you can use:
S43.431A - Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, initial encounter
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have a superior glenoid labrum lesion in their right shoulder. Superior glenoid labrum lesion is just another way of saying shoulder labral tear.
It also comes with an initial encounter label. This means the patient receives active treatment for the problem (in this case, a right shoulder labral tear).
S43.431D - Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, subsequent encounter
This is the same as the previous ICD-10 code, but there's a subsequent encounter label this time. ICD-10 codes with this label signify that the patient is in the recovery phase for the problem and they're still receiving routine/active care for it.
S43.431S - Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, sequela
This is the same as the previous ICD-10 codes, but there's a sequela label. These labels are meant to tell that the patient is dealing with the aftereffects of the problem.
Given this, this ICD-10 code should be accompanied by two other ICD-10 codes, one of which should designate the sequela's nature, while the other should describe the sequela (meaning its effects).