S53.09 ICD-10-CM Code: Other subluxation and dislocation of radial head
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S53.09 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- 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
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- Monteggia's fracture-dislocation (S52.27-)
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S53.09 be billed directly?
No. S53.09 (Other subluxation and dislocation of radial head) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S53.09 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S53.09 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S53.032S — Nursemaid's elbow, left elbow, sequela
- S53.033 — Nursemaid's elbow, unspecified elbow
- S53.033A — Nursemaid's elbow, unspecified elbow, initial encounter
- S53.033D — Nursemaid's elbow, unspecified elbow, subsequent encounter
- S53.033S — Nursemaid's elbow, unspecified elbow, sequela
- S53.091 — Other subluxation of right radial head
- S53.091A — Other subluxation of right radial head, initial encounter
- S53.091D — Other subluxation of right radial head, subsequent encounter
- S53.091S — Other subluxation of right radial head, sequela
- S53.092 — Other subluxation of left radial head