S53.439ABillable
Radial collateral ligament sprain of unspecified elbow, initial encounter
Short description: Radial collateral ligament sprain of unsp elbow, init encntr
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S53
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S53
S53Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbowS53.0Subluxation and dislocation of radial headS53.00Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of radial headS53.001Unspecified subluxation of right radial headS53.001AUnspecified subluxation of right radial head, init encntrYesS53.001DUnspecified subluxation of right radial head, subs encntrYesS53.001SUnspecified subluxation of right radial head, sequelaYesS53.002Unspecified subluxation of left radial headS53.002AUnspecified subluxation of left radial head, init encntrYesS53.002DUnspecified subluxation of left radial head, subs encntrYesS53.002SUnspecified subluxation of left radial head, sequelaYesS53.003Unspecified subluxation of unspecified radial head
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S53.439A?
S53.439A is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Radial collateral ligament sprain of unspecified elbow, initial encounter.
Is S53.439A a billable code?
Yes. S53.439A is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S53.439A in?
S53.439A falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S53.439A become effective?
S53.439A has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S53.439A?
S53.439A belongs to category S53, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.