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S53.03

Non-billable

Nursemaid's elbow

S53.03 is the ICD-10-CM code for Nursemaid's elbow. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S53.031 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S53.0
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S53.03?
S53.03 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Nursemaid's elbow". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S53.03 a billable code?
No — S53.03 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S53.031) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S53.03?
S53.03 has 3 more specific child codes, including S53.031, S53.032, S53.033.

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

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