S53.409A

S53.409A: Unspecified sprain of unspecified elbow, initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

S53.409A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for unspecified sprain of unspecified elbow, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S53.409A 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

Inclusion terms

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

Sprain of elbow NOS

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S53.409A

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

Written on S53.4: Sprain of elbow

traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament (S53.2-)
traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.3-)

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.