S53.02
Header — not billablePosterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head
The ICD-10 code for posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head is S53.02.
S53.02 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 6 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Posteriolateral subluxation and dislocation of radial head
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under S53.02
- S53.021Posterior subluxation of right radial head
- S53.022Posterior subluxation of left radial head
- S53.023Posterior subluxation of unspecified radial head
- S53.024Posterior dislocation of right radial head
- S53.025Posterior dislocation of left radial head
- S53.026Posterior dislocation of unspecified radial head
Related codes in this category
- S53.00Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of radial headnon-billable header
- S53.01Anterior subluxation and dislocation of radial headnon-billable header
- S53.03Nursemaid's elbownon-billable header
- S53.09Other subluxation and dislocation of radial headnon-billable header
- S53.02Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial headnon-billable header