S53.449 — Ulnar collateral ligament sprain of unspecified elbow
Is S53.449 billable?
No — S53.449 is a non-billable header code. S53.449 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath S53.449.
S53.449 at a glance
| Code | S53.449 |
|---|---|
| Description | Ulnar collateral ligament sprain of unspecified elbow |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S53.449 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S53.44, the nearest indexed parent of S53.449. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Sprain › elbow › ulnar collateral ligament (joint) (ligament)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S53.449 to fully describe the condition. S53.449 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S53.449, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S53.449 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S53.449, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S53.449 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S53
The conditions below are not part of S53.449, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S53.449 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S53.4
The conditions below are not part of S53.449, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S53.449 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S53
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S53.449 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
What codes fall under S53.449? (3)
How long has S53.449 existed?
S53.449 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.