Is S53.023 a billable code?
No. S53.023 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S53.023: Posterior subluxation of unspecified radial head
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S53.023 groups related diagnoses under posterior subluxation of unspecified radial head. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S53.023
- S53.023APosterior subluxation of unspecified radial head, initial encounter
- S53.023DPosterior subluxation of unspecified radial head, subsequent encounter
- S53.023SPosterior subluxation of unspecified radial head, sequela
Other codes in S53.02 Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head
S53.023 questions
What does S53.023 mean?
S53.023 is the ICD-10-CM code for Posterior subluxation of unspecified radial head. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.