S53.42 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
- S53.421 Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain of right elbow
- S53.421A Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain of right elbow, initial encounter
- S53.421D Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain of right elbow, subsequent encounter
- S53.421S Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain of right elbow, sequela
- S53.422 Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain of left elbow
- S53.422A Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain of left elbow, initial encounter
- S53.422D Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain of left elbow, subsequent encounter
- S53.422S Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain of left elbow, sequela
- S53.429 Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain of unspecified elbow
- S53.429A Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain of unspecified elbow, initial encounter
- S53.429D Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain of unspecified elbow, subsequent encounter
- S53.429S Ulnohumeral (joint) sprain of unspecified elbow, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S53.42 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- S53 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
- S53.0 Subluxation and dislocation of radial head
- S53.1 Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint
- S53.2 Traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament
- S53.3 Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament
- S53.4 Sprain of elbow
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S53.42 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S53.42 ICD 10 code
Your elbow joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the elbow joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have elbow problems.
Many things can make your elbow hurt. A common cause is tendinitis, an inflammation or injury to the tendons that attach muscle to bone. Tendinitis of the elbow is a sports injury, often from playing tennis or golf. You may also get tendinitis from overuse of the elbow.
Other causes of elbow pain include sprains and strains, fractures (broken bones), dislocations, bursitis, and arthritis. Treatment depends on the cause.
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