S53 Non-Billable Code

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow

Chapter Classification

Chapter 19 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Section Detail

S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

Coding Guidelines & Notes

codeAlso

any associated open wound

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

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

sevenChrDef

{'char': 'A', 'text': 'initial encounter'}
{'char': 'D', 'text': 'subsequent encounter'}
{'char': 'S', 'text': 'sequela'}

sevenChrNote

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

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

S53.0 - Subluxation and dislocation of radial head
S53.1 - Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint
S53.2 - Traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament
S53.3 - Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament
S53.4 - Sprain of elbow

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