S50.31
Non-billableAbrasion of elbow
Abrasion of elbow
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abrasion of elbow?
The ICD-10-CM code for abrasion of elbow is S50.31. The full clinical description is "Abrasion of elbow". S50.31 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S50.31 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S50.31 represents "Abrasion of elbow". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S50.31 a billable code?
No, S50.31 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S50.31.
What chapter is S50.31 in?
S50.31 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S50.31?
S50.31 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S50.31?
S50.31 has 3 child codes, including: S50.311 (Abrasion of right elbow), S50.312 (Abrasion of left elbow), S50.319 (Abrasion of unspecified elbow).
Are additional codes required with S50.31?
Yes, when using S50.31 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S50.31?
S50.31 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2004705. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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