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S53.11

Non-billable

Anterior subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint

Anterior subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S50-S59

Parent Code

S53.1

Child Codes

6

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated open wound

Child Codes (6)

S53.111

Anterior subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint

S53.112

Anterior subluxation of left ulnohumeral joint

S53.113

Anterior subluxation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint

S53.114

Anterior dislocation of right ulnohumeral joint

S53.115

Anterior dislocation of left ulnohumeral joint

S53.116

Anterior dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anterior subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint?

The ICD-10-CM code for anterior subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint is S53.11. The full clinical description is "Anterior subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint". S53.11 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S53.11 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S53.11 represents "Anterior subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint". 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 S53.11 a billable code?

No, S53.11 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S53.11.

What chapter is S53.11 in?

S53.11 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S53.11?

S53.11 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); dislocation of radial head alone (S53.0-).

What are the subcategories under S53.11?

S53.11 has 6 child codes, including: S53.111 (Anterior subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint), S53.112 (Anterior subluxation of left ulnohumeral joint), S53.113 (Anterior subluxation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint), S53.114 (Anterior dislocation of right ulnohumeral joint), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S53.11?

Yes, when using S53.11 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S53.11?

S53.11 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2847268. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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