Is S53.439 a billable code?
No. S53.439 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
S53.439: Radial collateral ligament sprain of unspecified elbow
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S53.439 groups related diagnoses under radial collateral ligament sprain of unspecified elbow. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S53.439
- S53.439ARadial collateral ligament sprain of unspecified elbow, initial encounter
- S53.439DRadial collateral ligament sprain of unspecified elbow, subsequent encounter
- S53.439SRadial collateral ligament sprain of unspecified elbow, sequela
Other codes in S53.43 Radial collateral ligament sprain
S53.439 questions
What does S53.439 mean?
S53.439 is the ICD-10-CM code for Radial collateral ligament sprain of unspecified elbow. 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.