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S53.4

Sprain of elbow

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

S53S53.4

Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Section: S50-S59 - Injuries to the elbow and forearm

Coding Guidelines

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament (S53.2-)
  • traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.3-)

Specific Codes (6)

S53.40Category

Unspecified sprain of elbow

S53.41Category

Radiohumeral (joint) sprain

S53.42Category

Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain

S53.43Category

Radial collateral ligament sprain

S53.44Category

Ulnar collateral ligament sprain

S53.49Category

Other sprain of elbow

Related Codes

S53.0Category

Subluxation and dislocation of radial head

S53.1Category

Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint

S53.2Category

Traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament

S53.3Category

Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament

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