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S53.4

Non-billable

Sprain of elbow

S53.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sprain of elbow. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S53.40 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S53
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

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

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament (S53.2-)
  • •traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.3-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S53.4?
S53.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Sprain of elbow". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S53.4 a billable code?
No — S53.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S53.40) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S53.4?
S53.4 has 6 more specific child codes, including S53.40, S53.41, S53.42.

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

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