Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow S53

The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow" is "S53". S53 is NOT a 'valid' or 'billable' ICD10 code. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.

  • S53 should not be used for reimbursement purposes. Please select a more specific diagnosis below.
  • The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S53 became effective on October 1, 2018.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S53 - other international versions of ICD-10 S53 may differ.
Code Also:
  • any associated open wound
Type 2 Excludes:
  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)
Includes:
  • avulsion of joint or ligament of elbow
  • laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbow
  • sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbow
  • traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of elbow
  • traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of elbow
  • traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of elbow
  • traumatic tear of joint or ligament of elbow

Codes: = Billable

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.