S53.1
Non-billableSubluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint
S53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S53.10 for billing.
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
- •Subluxation and dislocation of elbow NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •dislocation of radial head alone (S53.0-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S53.1?
- S53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S53.1 a billable code?
- No — S53.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S53.10) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S53.1?
- S53.1 has 6 more specific child codes, including S53.10, S53.11, S53.12.
- What is excluded from S53.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): dislocation of radial head alone (S53.0-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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