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ICD-10 CM Code S53.1

S53 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow

S53.1 Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint

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

Subluxation and dislocation of elbow NOS

Excludes Type 1

dislocation of radial head alone (S53.0-)

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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