S53.21XS vs S60
S53.21XS (Traumatic rupture of right radial collateral ligament, sequela) compared with S60 (Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. S53.21XS carries an Excludes2 note covering S60: “injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| S53.21XSTraumatic rupture of right radial collateral ligament, sequela | S60Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header Report instead: S60.00XA, S60.00XD, S60.00XS, S60.011A, S60.011D |
| Classification | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) |
| Definition | Traumatic rupture of right radial collateral ligament, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S53.21S). | Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S60). |
| 7th character | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53 | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S60 |
| 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 | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources