ICD-10-CM code "S53": Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeS53
DescriptionDislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
Hierarchy
  1. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  2. Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
  3. Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow (S53)
Billable statusNon billable code

Excludes

  1. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

    Type 1birth trauma (P10-P15)

    Type 1obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

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

    Type 2burns and corrosions (T20-T32)

    Type 2frostbite (T33-T34)

    Type 2injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)

    Type 2insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

  3. Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow (S53)

    Type 2strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)

Includes

  1. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  2. Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
  3. Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow (S53)

    Includesavulsion of joint or ligament of elbow

    Includeslaceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbow

    Includessprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbow

    Includestraumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of elbow

    Includestraumatic rupture of joint or ligament of elbow

    Includestraumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of elbow

    Includestraumatic tear of joint or ligament of elbow