S53.3
Non-billableTraumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament
S53.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S53.30 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •sprain of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.44-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S53.3?
- S53.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S53.3 a billable code?
- No — S53.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S53.30) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of S53.3?
- S53.3 has 3 more specific child codes, including S53.30, S53.31, S53.32.
- What is excluded from S53.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): sprain of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.44-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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