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
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
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, also report: 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.
How does S50.31 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abrasion of elbow affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S50.31?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S50.31 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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