S53
Non-billableDislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
S53 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S53.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- S00-T88
- Subcodes
- 5
- Edition
- FY2026
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHDislocations 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…
Read more about Dislocations at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •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
Excludes2 — not included here
- •strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)
Notes
- •any associated open wound
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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