S53
Non-billableDislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- avulsion of joint or ligament of elbow
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbow
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbow
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of elbow
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of elbow
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of elbow
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of elbow
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
UMLS
- Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbowC2847124
- avulsion of joint or ligament of elbowC4290351
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbowC4290352
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbowC4290353
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of elbowC4290354
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of elbowC4290355
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of elbowC4290356
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of elbowC4290357
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow?
The ICD-10-CM code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow is S53. The full clinical description is "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow". S53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S53 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S53 represents “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S53 a billable code?
No, S53 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under S53.
What chapter is S53 in?
S53 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S53?
S53 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S53?
S53 has 5 child codes, including: S53.0 (Subluxation and dislocation of radial head), S53.1 (Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint), S53.2 (Traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament), S53.3 (Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with S53?
Yes, when using S53, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S53?
S53 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2847124, C4290351, C4290352, C4290353, C4290354, and 3 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S53 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S53?
S53 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC33.Z (Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments of elbow, unspecified).
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