Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S53.0

Subluxation and dislocation of radial head

ICD-10-CM Code:
S53.0
ICD-10 Code for:
Subluxation and dislocation of radial head
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the elbow and forearm
      (S50-S59)
      • Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
        (S53)

S53.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of subluxation and dislocation of radial head. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Subluxation and dislocation of radial head

Non-specific codes like S53.0 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for subluxation and dislocation of radial head:

  • S53.00 for Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.001 for Unspecified subluxation of right radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.001A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.001D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.001S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.002 for Unspecified subluxation of left radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.002A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.002D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.002S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.003 for Unspecified subluxation of unspecified radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.003A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.003D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.003S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.004 for Unspecified dislocation of right radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.004A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.004D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.004S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.005 for Unspecified dislocation of left radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.005A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.005D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.005S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.006 for Unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.006A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.006D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.006S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.01 for Anterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.011 for Anterior subluxation of right radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.011A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.011D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.011S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.012 for Anterior subluxation of left radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.012A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.012D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.012S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.013 for Anterior subluxation of unspecified radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.013A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.013D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.013S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.014 for Anterior dislocation of right radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.014A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.014D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.014S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.015 for Anterior dislocation of left radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.015A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.015D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.015S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.016 for Anterior dislocation of unspecified radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.016A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.016D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.016S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.02 for Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.021 for Posterior subluxation of right radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.021A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.021D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.021S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.022 for Posterior subluxation of left radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.022A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.022D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.022S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.023 for Posterior subluxation of unspecified radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.023A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.023D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.023S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.024 for Posterior dislocation of right radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.024A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.024D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.024S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.025 for Posterior dislocation of left radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.025A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.025D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.025S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.026 for Posterior dislocation of unspecified radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.026A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.026D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.026S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.03 for Nursemaid's elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.031 for Nursemaid's elbow, right elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.031A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.031D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.031S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.032 for Nursemaid's elbow, left elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.032A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.032D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.032S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.033 for Nursemaid's elbow, unspecified elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.033A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.033D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.033S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.09 for Other subluxation and dislocation of radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.091 for Other subluxation of right radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.091A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.091D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.091S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.092 for Other subluxation of left radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.092A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.092D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.092S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.093 for Other subluxation of unspecified radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.093A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.093D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.093S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.094 for Other dislocation of right radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.094A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.094D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.094S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.095 for Other dislocation of left radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.095A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.095D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.095S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S53.096 for Other dislocation of unspecified radial head - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.096A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.096D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S53.096S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow (S53). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

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

Patient Education


Dislocations

Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints. Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it.

A dislocated joint is an emergency. If you have one, seek medical attention. Treatment depends on which joint you dislocate and the severity of the injury. It might include manipulations to reposition your bones, medicine, a splint or sling, and rehabilitation. When properly repositioned, a joint will usually function and move normally again in a few weeks. Once you dislocate a shoulder or kneecap, you are more likely to dislocate it again. Wearing protective gear during sports may help prevent dislocations.


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Elbow Injuries and Disorders

Your elbow joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the elbow joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have elbow problems.

Many things can make your elbow hurt. A common cause is tendinitis, an inflammation or injury to the tendons that attach muscle to bone. Tendinitis of the elbow is a sports injury, often from playing tennis or golf. You may also get tendinitis from overuse of the elbow.

Other causes of elbow pain include sprains and strains, fractures (broken bones), dislocations, bursitis, and arthritis. Treatment depends on the cause.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.