S53

Non-Billable

ChapterS00–T88

Rankcategory

Official Description

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow

Use a more specific code (0 billable, 5 non-billable)

S53.0Subluxation and dislocation of radial headhas subcodes S53.1Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral jointhas subcodes S53.2Traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligamenthas subcodes S53.3Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligamenthas subcodes S53.4Sprain of elbowhas subcodes

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

CH19 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

birth trauma (P10-P15)
obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

Use Additional Code

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

S50-S59 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Instructional Notes

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. Code separately if applicable.)

strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)

Code Also

any associated open wound

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

S50-S59Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

S53Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbowNot billable

S53.0Subluxation and dislocation of radial headSubcodes

S53.1Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral jointSubcodes

S53.2Traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligamentSubcodes

S53.3Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligamentSubcodes

S53.4Sprain of elbowSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to S53:

blockS50-S59

Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

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chapterCH19

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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