S53.442A
BillableUlnar collateral ligament sprain of left elbow, init encntr
Ulnar collateral ligament sprain of left elbow, initial encounter
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Sprain, elbow joint, ulnar collateral ligament
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for ulnar collateral ligament sprain of left elbow, init encntr?
The ICD-10-CM code for ulnar collateral ligament sprain of left elbow, init encntr is S53.442A. The full clinical description is "Ulnar collateral ligament sprain of left elbow, initial encounter". S53.442A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code S53.442A mean?
ICD-10-CM code S53.442A represents “Ulnar collateral ligament sprain of left elbow, initial encounter”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is S53.442A a billable code?
Yes, S53.442A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is S53.442A in?
S53.442A is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S53.442A?
S53.442A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2847463. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S53.442A relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like ulnar collateral ligament sprain of left elbow, init encntr 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 S53.442A?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S53.442A 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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