ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for radial head subluxation
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Subluxation › radial head”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding radial head subluxation
The ICD-10-CM code for radial head subluxation is S53.00 (Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of radial head). The official index lists 4 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S53.00.
Within S53.0, choose S53.00 (Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of radial head) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: anterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head (S53.01), posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head (S53.02), Nursemaid's elbow (S53.03) and other subluxation and dislocation of radial head (S53.09).
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 subluxation codes (official index)
Common questions about radial head subluxation ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for radial head subluxation?
- S53.00 — Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of radial head (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S53.01, S53.03, S53.02, S53.09.
What is the ICD-10 code for anterior radial head subluxation?
- S53.01 — Anterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for nursemaid's elbow radial head subluxation?
- S53.03 — Nursemaid's elbow (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for posterior radial head subluxation?
- S53.02 — Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S53.00 billable?
- No. S53.00 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.