S53.025A ICD-10-CM Code: Posterior dislocation of left radial head, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S53.025APosterior dislocation of left radial head, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S53.025A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
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Category S53
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
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Subcategory S53.025
Posterior dislocation of left radial head
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Code S53.025A
Posterior dislocation of left radial head, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S53.025A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S53.025A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S53.025A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S53.025A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S53.025A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S53.025A mean?
S53.025A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Posterior dislocation of left radial head, initial encounter.”
Is S53.025A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S53.025A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S53.025A located in ICD-10-CM?
S53.025A 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 and subcategory S53.025, Posterior dislocation of left radial head.
What coding notes are listed for S53.025A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S53.025A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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