S53 ICD-10-CM Code: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S53Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S53 sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
- 3
Category S53
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
- 4
Code S53
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
Codes under S53
S53 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S53.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S53.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S53.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S53.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S53 mean?
S53 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow.”
Is S53 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S53 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S53 located in ICD-10-CM?
S53 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59) (S50–S59), under category S53, Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow.
What coding notes are listed for S53?
No inclusion terms are listed for S53 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-).