S53.441A

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Ulnar collateral ligament sprain of right elbow, initial encounter

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

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⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

  • traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament (S53.2-)
  • traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.3-)
  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S53.441A represents ulnar collateral ligament sprain of right elbow, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S53.441A?

ICD-10-CM code S53.441A is "Ulnar collateral ligament sprain of right elbow, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S53.441A a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S53.441A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Can S53.441A be coded with other codes?

S53.441A has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

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Code Information

CodeS53.441A
BillableYes
ParentS53.441
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)