S53.126S Posterior dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint, sequela

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Built from S53.126 with 7th character S (sequela).

Applies from S53 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow

Includes

• avulsion of joint or ligament of elbow
• laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbow
• sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbow
• traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of elbow
• traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of elbow
• traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of elbow
• traumatic tear of joint or ligament of elbow

Excludes2 (not included here)

• strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)

Code also

• any associated open wound

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Applies from S53.1 Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint

Applicable to

• Subluxation and dislocation of elbow NOS

Excludes1 (never code together)

• dislocation of radial head alone (S53.0-)

Nearby codes

• S53.125D Posterior dislocation of left ulnohumeral joint, subsequent encounter
• S53.125S Posterior dislocation of left ulnohumeral joint, sequela
• S53.126 Posterior dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint
• S53.126A Posterior dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint, initial encounter
• S53.126D Posterior dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint, subsequent encounter
• S53.126S Posterior dislocation of unspecified ulnohumeral joint, sequela (this code)
• S53.13 Medial subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint
• S53.131 Medial subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint
• S53.131A Medial subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, initial encounter
• S53.131D Medial subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, subsequent encounter
• S53.131S Medial subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, sequela