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S53.1

S53.1: Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint

Non-billable headerICD-10-CM

S53.1 is a non-billable header ICD-10-CM code for subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint. 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

Excludes1: never code together

These conditions cannot occur together. Billing both on the same encounter is a denial.

  • dislocation of radial head alone (S53.0-)

Inclusion terms

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

  • Subluxation and dislocation of elbow NOS

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S53.1

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 S53.1

6 child codes. Green means billable.

Other codes under S53

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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