Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S53.193 is the diagnosis code for Other subluxation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S53.193 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S53.193 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S53.193 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other subluxation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S53.193 is S53.19 ("Other subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint"). S53.193 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S53.193 is located in Section S50-S59 — "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S53.193 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other subluxation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other subluxation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint is S53.193.
Yes, S53.193 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S53.193 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S53.193 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.