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S53.196A

S53.196A: Other dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint, initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

S53.196A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for other dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S53.196A with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "A": initial encounter

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

A
initial encounter
D
subsequent encounter
S
sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S53.196A

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S53.1: Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint

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

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S53.196A

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.

Other codes under S53.196

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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