S53.401S

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Unspecified sprain of right elbow, sequela

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

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⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S53.4

• traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament (S53.2-)
• traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.3-)

S53

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

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S53.401S represents unspecified sprain of right elbow, sequela. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S53.401S?

ICD-10-CM code S53.401S is "Unspecified sprain of right elbow, sequela". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S53.401S a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S53.401S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Can S53.401S be coded with other codes?

S53.401S has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S53.401

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

S53.401AUnspecified sprain of right elbow, initial encounter S53.401DUnspecified sprain of right elbow, subsequent encounter

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Code Information

CodeS53.401S

BillableYes

ParentS53.401

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

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes23 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)