S53.03
Non-billableNursemaid's elbow
Nursemaid's elbow
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- 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 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.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Goyrand's injuryC0149977
- Nursemaid's elbowC0149977
- Nursemaids' elbowC0149977
- Pulled elbowC0149977
- Radial head subluxationC0149977
- Radial subluxationC0149977
- Radial-head subluxationC0149977
- Subluxation of radial headC0149977
- Subluxation of radial head (disorder)C0149977
- Subluxation of the radial headsC0149977
- elbow nursemaidC0149977
- elbow nursemaid'sC0149977
- elbow nursemaidsC0149977
- elbow strainC0149977
- elbow strainedC0149977
- elbow strainsC0149977
- goyrand's injuryC0149977
- head radial subluxationC0149977
- nursemaid elbowC0149977
- nursemaid's elbowC0149977
- pulled elbowC0149977
- radial head subluxationC0149977
- subluxation radial headC0149977
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nursemaid's elbow?
The ICD-10-CM code for nursemaid's elbow is S53.03. The full clinical description is "Nursemaid's elbow". S53.03 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S53.03 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S53.03 represents "Nursemaid's 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 S53.03 a billable code?
No, S53.03 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 S53.03.
What chapter is S53.03 in?
S53.03 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S53.03?
S53.03 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); Monteggia's fracture-dislocation (S52.27-).
What are the subcategories under S53.03?
S53.03 has 3 child codes, including: S53.031 (Nursemaid's elbow, right elbow), S53.032 (Nursemaid's elbow, left elbow), S53.033 (Nursemaid's elbow, unspecified elbow).
Are additional codes required with S53.03?
Yes, when using S53.03 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S53.03?
S53.03 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0149977. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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