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ICD-10-CM Code for Posterior dislocation of left ulnohumeral joint S53.125

ICD-10 code S53.125 for Posterior dislocation of left ulnohumeral joint is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Official Long Descriptor

Posterior dislocation of left ulnohumeral joint

S53.1

Excludes1: dislocation of radial head alone (S53.0-)

S53

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

Excludes2: strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)

Code also: any associated open wound

 
S53.125 Posterior dislocation of left ulnohumeral joint
Child Code
Posterior dislocation of left ulnohumeral joint, initial encounter
Child Code
Posterior dislocation of left ulnohumeral joint, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Posterior dislocation of left ulnohumeral joint, sequela

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