Oct 01, 2021 · Nursemaid's elbow, right elbow. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code. S53.031 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S53.031 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-10-CM Code for Nursemaid's elbow, right elbow, initial encounter S53.031A ICD-10 code S53.031A for Nursemaid's elbow, right elbow, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
ICD-10-CM Code for Nursemaid's elbow, right elbow S53.031 ICD-10 code S53.031 for Nursemaid's elbow, right elbow is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
Non-specific codes like S53.031 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for nursemaid's elbow, right elbow: BILLABLE CODE - Use S53.031A for initial encounter. BILLABLE CODE - Use S53.031D for subsequent encounter.
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow (S53). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
Non-specific codes like S53.031 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for nursemaid's elbow, right elbow:
Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints.
Nursemaid's elbow, left elbow, initial encounter 1 S00-T88#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S00-T88#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes#N#Note#N#Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code#N#Type 1 Excludes#N#birth trauma ( P10-P15)#N#obstetric trauma ( O70 - O71)#N#Use Additional#N#code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable ( Z18.-)#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes 2 S50-S59#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S50-S59#N#Injuries to the elbow and forearm#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#burns and corrosions ( T20 - T32)#N#frostbite ( T33-T34)#N#injuries of wrist and hand ( S60-S69)#N#insect bite or sting, venomous ( T63.4)#N#Injuries to the elbow and forearm 3 S53#N#ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S53#N#Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow#N#2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code#N#Code Also#N#any associated open wound#N#Includes#N#avulsion of joint or ligament of elbow#N#laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbow#N#sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of elbow#N#traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of elbow#N#traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of elbow#N#traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of elbow#N#traumatic tear of joint or ligament of elbow#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level ( S56.-)#N#Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow 4 S53.0#N#ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S53.0#N#Subluxation and dislocation of radial head#N#2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code#N#Applicable To#N#Dislocation of radiohumeral joint#N#Subluxation of radiohumeral joint#N#Type 1 Excludes#N#Monteggia's fracture-dislocation ( S52.27-)#N#Subluxation and dislocation of radial head
Nursemaid's elbow, left elbow, initial encounter 1 S53.032A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM S53.032A became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S53.032A - other international versions of ICD-10 S53.032A may differ.
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow (S53). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code S53.031A its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints.
Nursemaid's elbow, babysitter's elbow, or pulled elbow is a dislocation of the elbow joint caused by a sudden pull on the extended pronated forearm, such as by an adult tugging on an uncooperative child or by swinging the child by the arms during play. The technical term for the injury is radial head subluxation. Specialty: Emergency Medicine.
Nursemaid's elbow, babysitter's elbow, or pulled elbow is a dislocation of the elbow joint caused by a sudden pull on the extended pronated forearm, such as by an adult tugging on an uncooperative child or by swinging the child by the arms during play. The technical term for the injury is radial head subluxation.