S53.02 Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head is S53.02 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
S50-S59: Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
Category S53
110 codes (87 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to S53.02:

  • Subluxation › radial head › posterior
  • Dislocation (articular) › radial head › posterior

Inclusion Terms

  • Posteriolateral subluxation and dislocation of radial head

Official Coding Guidelines

Sequence blood vessel/nerve injury first (fragment)

injury is to the blood vessels or nerves, that injury should be sequenced first.

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.19.b.2
Do not assign injury codes for iatrogenic injuries; code complication

3) Iatrogenic injuries Injury codes from Chapter 19 should not be assigned for injuries that occur during, or as a result of, a medical intervention. Assign the appropriate complication code(s).

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.19.b.3

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

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Related Codes

Parent Code

S53 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow

More Specific Codes

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

Related Codes in S53

S53 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow S53.0 Subluxation and dislocation of radial head S53.00 Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of radial head S53.001 Unspecified subluxation of right radial head S53.002 Unspecified subluxation of left radial head S53.003 Unspecified subluxation of unspecified radial head S53.004 Unspecified dislocation of right radial head S53.005 Unspecified dislocation of left radial head S53.006 Unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head S53.01 Anterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head S53.011 Anterior subluxation of right radial head S53.012 Anterior subluxation of left radial head S53.013 Anterior subluxation of unspecified radial head S53.014 Anterior dislocation of right radial head S53.015 Anterior dislocation of left radial head S53.016 Anterior dislocation of unspecified radial head 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
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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