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S53.401

Non-billable

Unspecified sprain of right elbow

Unspecified sprain of right elbow

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

S53.40

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.-)
  • traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament (S53.2-)
  • traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.3-)

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)

S53.401A

Unspecified sprain of right elbow, initial encounter

BillableS53.401D

Unspecified sprain of right elbow, subsequent encounter

BillableS53.401S

Unspecified sprain of right elbow, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified sprain of right elbow?

The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified sprain of right elbow is S53.401. The full clinical description is "Unspecified sprain of right elbow". S53.401 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S53.401 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S53.401 represents "Unspecified sprain of right 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 S53.401 a billable code?

No, S53.401 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 S53.401.

What chapter is S53.401 in?

S53.401 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S53.401?

S53.401 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 S53.401?

S53.401 has 3 child codes, including: S53.401A (Unspecified sprain of right elbow, initial encounter), S53.401D (Unspecified sprain of right elbow, subsequent encounter), S53.401S (Unspecified sprain of right elbow, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S53.401?

Yes, when using S53.401 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S53.401?

S53.401 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2847418. 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.