ICD-10-CM Code for Traumatic rupture of right ulnar collateral ligament, initial encounter S53.31XA

ICD-10 code S53.31XA for Traumatic rupture of right ulnar collateral ligament, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Traumatic rupture of right ulnar collateral ligament, initial encounter

S53.3

Excludes1: sprain of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.44-)

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

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