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S53

Non-Billable (Header)

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow

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

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

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

Code Also

  • any associated open wound

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

S53Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
S53Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow

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