Is S53.3 a billable code?
No. S53.3 is a header code that groups 0 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S53.3: Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S53.3 groups related diagnoses under traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Other codes in S53 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
S53.3 questions
What does S53.3 mean?
S53.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament. 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.