ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for radial head dislocation
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Dislocation (articular) › radial head”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding radial head dislocation
The ICD-10-CM code for radial head dislocation is S53.006 (Unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S53.006.
Within S53.00, choose S53.006 (dislocation of unspecified radial head) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: subluxation of right radial head (S53.001), subluxation of left radial head (S53.002), subluxation of unspecified radial head (S53.003), dislocation of right radial head (S53.004) and dislocation of left radial head (S53.005).
Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific radial head dislocation codes (official index)
Common questions about radial head dislocation ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for radial head dislocation?
- S53.006 — Unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S53.01, S53.02, S53.09.
What is the ICD-10 code for anterior radial head dislocation?
- S53.01 — Anterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for posterior radial head dislocation?
- S53.02 — Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S53.006 billable?
- No. S53.006 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.