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S53.3 Non-Billable Code

Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament

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)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of S53.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes1
  • sprain of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.44-)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

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

  • S53.30 - Traumatic rupture of unspecified ulnar collateral ligament Billable
  • S53.31 - Traumatic rupture of right ulnar collateral ligament Billable
  • S53.32 - Traumatic rupture of left ulnar collateral ligament Billable

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