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S53.02 - Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head


The ICD 10 Code for Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head is listed as S53.02.
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: S53.02
Description: Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head
  • Posteriolateral subluxation and dislocation of radial head
Chapter Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
Parent S53.0 - Subluxation and dislocation of radial head
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of S53.02:
S53.021 - Posterior subluxation of right radial head
S53.022 - Posterior subluxation of left radial head
S53.023 - Posterior subluxation of unspecified radial head
S53.024 - Posterior dislocation of right radial head
S53.025 - Posterior dislocation of left radial head
S53.026 - Posterior dislocation of unspecified radial head
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of S53.02:
S53.00 - Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of radial head
S53.01 - Anterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head
S53.03 - Nursemaid's elbow
S53.09 - Other subluxation and dislocation of radial head