Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
ICD-10 code S53 for Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
Includes: 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 Code also any associated open wound Excludes2: strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-) The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53 A - initial encounter D - subsequent encounter S - sequela
