S53.02

S53.02: Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head

Non-billable headerICD-10-CM

S53.02 is a non-billable header ICD-10-CM code for posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head. It cannot be billed on its own: choose one of the more specific child codes below. This code also requires a 7th character before it is complete.

This code requires a 7th character

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Inclusion terms

Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.

Posteriolateral subluxation and dislocation of radial head

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S53.02

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S53.0: Subluxation and dislocation of radial head

Monteggia's fracture-dislocation (S52.27-)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S53.02

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S53: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow

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

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Code to one of these instead S53.02

6 child codes. Green means billable.