S53.136A

✓ Billable

Medial dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint, initial encounter

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

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

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

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

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

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S53.136A represents medial dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that S53.136A has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S53.136A?

ICD-10-CM code S53.136A is "Medial dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S53.136A a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S53.136A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S53.136A?

S53.136A has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S53.136A be coded with other codes?

S53.136A has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S53.136

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Code Information

CodeS53.136A
BillableYes
ParentS53.136
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes21 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)