S53
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
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)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)
Code Also
- any associated open wound
