S53 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
Non-Billable/Non-Specific
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
Type 2 Excludes
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)
Codes
- S53.1Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint