S53.0

Non-billable

Subluxation and dislocation of radial head

S53.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Subluxation and dislocation of radial head. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S53.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S53
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Includes

  • Dislocation of radiohumeral joint
  • Subluxation of radiohumeral joint

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • Monteggia's fracture-dislocation (S52.27-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S53.0?
S53.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Subluxation and dislocation of radial head". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S53.0 a billable code?
No — S53.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S53.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S53.0?
S53.0 has 5 more specific child codes, including S53.00, S53.01, S53.02.
What is excluded from S53.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): Monteggia's fracture-dislocation (S52.27-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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