S53 — Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
Part of Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes , block Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59) .
Official Notes
Includes
avulsion of joint or ligament of elbow
Includes
laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbow
Includes
sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbow
Includes
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of elbow
Includes
traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of elbow
Includes
traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of elbow
Includes
traumatic tear of joint or ligament of elbow
Code Also
any associated open wound
Excludes2
strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level ( S56 .-)
7th Character
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53
7th Character
A - initial encounter
7th Character
D - subsequent encounter
7th Character
S - sequela
Child Codes
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