ICD-10 CM Code S53.03
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S53 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
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S53.0 Subluxation and dislocation of radial head
S53.03
Nursemaid's 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
Inclusion Term
- Dislocation of radiohumeral joint
- Subluxation of radiohumeral joint
Excludes Type 1
- Monteggia's fracture-dislocation (S52.27-)
Excludes Type 2
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)
7th Character
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
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