S59.8
Non-billableOther specified injuries of elbow and forearm
Other specified injuries of elbow and forearm
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified injuries of elbow and forearm?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified injuries of elbow and forearm is S59.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified injuries of elbow and forearm". S59.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S59.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S59.8 represents “Other specified injuries of elbow and forearm”. 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 S59.8 a billable code?
No, S59.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under S59.8.
What chapter is S59.8 in?
S59.8 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S59.8?
S59.8 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 S59.8?
S59.8 has 2 child codes, including: S59.80 (Other specified injuries of elbow), S59.81 (Other specified injuries of forearm).
Are additional codes required with S59.8?
Yes, when using S59.8, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S59.8?
S59.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478299. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S59.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified injuries of elbow and forearm 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 S59.8?
S59.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC3Z (Injuries to the elbow or forearm, unspecified).
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