S50.0 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S50.00 Contusion of unspecified elbow
- S50.00XA Contusion of unspecified elbow, initial encounter
- S50.00XD Contusion of unspecified elbow, subsequent encounter
- S50.00XS Contusion of unspecified elbow, sequela
- S50.01 Contusion of right elbow
- S50.01XA Contusion of right elbow, initial encounter
- S50.01XD Contusion of right elbow, subsequent encounter
- S50.01XS Contusion of right elbow, sequela
- S50.02 Contusion of left elbow
- S50.02XA Contusion of left elbow, initial encounter
- S50.02XD Contusion of left elbow, subsequent encounter
- S50.02XS Contusion of left elbow, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S50.0 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- S50 Superficial injury of elbow and forearm
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S50.0 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S50.0 ICD 10 code
A bruise is a mark on your skin caused by blood trapped under the surface. It happens when an injury crushes small blood vessels but does not break the skin. Those vessels break open and leak blood under the skin.
Bruises are often painful and swollen. You can get skin, muscle and bone bruises. Bone bruises are the most serious.
It can take months for a bruise to fade, but most last about two weeks. They start off a reddish color, and then turn bluish-purple and greenish-yellow before returning to normal. To reduce bruising, ice the injured area and elevate it above your heart. See your health care provider if you seem to bruise for no reason, or if the bruise appears to be infected.
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