S53.30XD

S53.30XD: Traumatic rupture of unspecified ulnar collateral ligament, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S53.30XD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for traumatic rupture of unspecified ulnar collateral ligament, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S53.30XD with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent 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 S53.30XD

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S53.3: Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament

sprain of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.44-)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S53.30XD

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.