S53.101

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Unspecified subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint

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

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S53.1

• dislocation of radial head alone (S53.0-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S53

• strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)

Child Codes (3)

S53.101AUnspecified subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, initial encounter✓ Billable S53.101DUnspecified subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, subsequent encounter✓ Billable S53.101SUnspecified subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, sequela✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S53.101 represents unspecified subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S53.101. Coders should note that S53.101 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S53.101?

ICD-10-CM code S53.101 is "Unspecified subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S53.101 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S53.101 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S53.101?

S53.101 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S53.101 be coded with other codes?

S53.101 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S53.10

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S53.102Unspecified subluxation of left ulnohumeral joint S53.103Unspecified subluxation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint S53.104Unspecified dislocation of right ulnohumeral joint S53.105Unspecified dislocation of left ulnohumeral joint S53.106Unspecified dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint

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Code Information

CodeS53.101

BillableNo — Header code

ParentS53.10

CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Excludes11 rule(s)

Excludes21 note(s)

Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)