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S53.141

Non-billable

Lateral subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint

Lateral subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S50-S59

Parent Code

S53.14

Child Codes

3

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)

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)

S53.141A

Lateral subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, init encntr

BillableS53.141D

Lateral subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, subs encntr

BillableS53.141S

Lateral subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lateral subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint?

The ICD-10-CM code for lateral subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint is S53.141. The full clinical description is "Lateral subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint". S53.141 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S53.141 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S53.141 represents "Lateral subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint". 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 S53.141 a billable code?

No, S53.141 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 S53.141.

What chapter is S53.141 in?

S53.141 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S53.141?

S53.141 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); dislocation of radial head alone (S53.0-).

What are the subcategories under S53.141?

S53.141 has 3 child codes, including: S53.141A (Lateral subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, init encntr), S53.141D (Lateral subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, subs encntr), S53.141S (Lateral subluxation of right ulnohumeral joint, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S53.141?

Yes, when using S53.141 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S53.141?

S53.141 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2847344. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.