2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S53.006DUnspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S50-S59›S53

ICD-10-CM S53.006D
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S53.006D is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head, subsequent encounter. The 7th character D marks it as a subsequent encounter code, used during routine care in the healing or recovery phase. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 949 through 950. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as congenital dislocation of elbow. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Dislocations, subsequent encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S53.006D
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head, subsequent encounter
Short Description
Unsp dislocation of unspecified radial head, subs encntr
Parent Code
S53.006
Unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS50-S59Injuries to the elbow and forearm
CategoryS53Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
This CodeS53.006DUnspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head, subsequent encounter

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

S53.006D is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Congenital dislocation of elbow
  • Congenital dislocation of head of right radius
  • Congenital dislocation of radial head
  • Dislocation of radial head
  • Traumatic dislocation of radial head

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

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 applicable episode of care:

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

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR INJ044
Dislocations, subsequent encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Convert S53.006D to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
V58.89 Other specfied aftercare
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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S53.006DOverview

Is S53.006D (Unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head, subsequent encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character D in S53.006D mean?

The final character D marks a subsequent encounter: use it for routine care while the unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head is healing, after active treatment has ended.

What MS-DRG does S53.006D group to?

When unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head, subsequent encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 949, 950, with relative weights from 0.6277 to 1.1897 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is S53.006D exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head, subsequent encounter on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S53.006D?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head, subsequent encounter converts to ICD-9-CM V58.89 (other specfied aftercare). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.