S50.1 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
- S50.10 Contusion of unspecified forearm
- S50.10XA Contusion of unspecified forearm, initial encounter
- S50.10XD Contusion of unspecified forearm, subsequent encounter
- S50.10XS Contusion of unspecified forearm, sequela
- S50.11 Contusion of right forearm
- S50.11XA Contusion of right forearm, initial encounter
- S50.11XD Contusion of right forearm, subsequent encounter
- S50.11XS Contusion of right forearm, sequela
- S50.12 Contusion of left forearm
- S50.12XA Contusion of left forearm, initial encounter
- S50.12XD Contusion of left forearm, subsequent encounter
- S50.12XS Contusion of left forearm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S50.1 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)
S50.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S50.1 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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