S53.4
Non-billableSprain of elbow
Sprain 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
Child Codes (6)
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(12)
UMLS
- Elbow sprainC0435024
- Sprain of elbowC0435024
- Sprain of elbow NOSC0435024
- Sprain of elbow jointC0435024
- Sprain of ligament of elbowC0435024
- Sprain of ligament of elbow (disorder)C0435024
- elbow sprainC0435024
- elbow sprainedC0435024
- elbow sprainsC0435024
- of elbow sprainC0435024
- sprain elbowC0435024
- sprain of elbowC0435024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of elbow?
The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of elbow is S53.4. The full clinical description is "Sprain of elbow". S53.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S53.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S53.4 represents “Sprain 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 S53.4 a billable code?
No, S53.4 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 S53.4.
What chapter is S53.4 in?
S53.4 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S53.4?
S53.4 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 S53.4?
S53.4 has 6 child codes, including: S53.40 (Unspecified sprain of elbow), S53.41 (Radiohumeral (joint) sprain), S53.42 (Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain), S53.43 (Radial collateral ligament sprain), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S53.4?
Yes, when using S53.4, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S53.4?
S53.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0435024. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S53.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sprain 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 S53.4?
S53.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC33.4 (Strain or sprain of elbow).
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