S53.02
Non-Billable
ChapterS00–T88
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head
Use a more specific code (6 billable)
S53.021Posterior subluxation of right radial headS53.022Posterior subluxation of left radial headS53.023Posterior subluxation of unspecified radial headS53.024Posterior dislocation of right radial headS53.025Posterior dislocation of left radial headS53.026Posterior dislocation of unspecified radial head
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).
Instructional Notes
Includes
- Posteriolateral subluxation and dislocation of radial head
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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 elbow
S53.0Subluxation and dislocation of radial head
S53.02Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial headNot billable
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to S53.02:
chapterCH19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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