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S53.0 - Subluxation and dislocation of radial head


The ICD 10 Code for Subluxation and dislocation of radial head is listed as S53.0.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: S53.0
Description: Subluxation and dislocation of radial head
  • Dislocation of radiohumeral joint
  • Subluxation of radiohumeral joint
  • Excludes1: Monteggia's fracture-dislocation (S52.27-)
Chapter Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
Parent S53 - Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of S53.0:
S53.00 - Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of radial head
S53.01 - Anterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head
S53.02 - Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head
S53.03 - Nursemaid's elbow
S53.09 - Other subluxation and dislocation of radial head
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of S53.0:
S53.1 - Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint
S53.2 - Traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament
S53.3 - Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament
S53.4 - Sprain of elbow