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ICD-10-CM Code for Other sprain of elbow S53.49

ICD-10 code S53.49 for Other sprain of elbow is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Other sprain of elbow

S53.4

Excludes2: traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament (S53.2-)
traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.3-)

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

 
S53.49 Other sprain of elbow
Child Code
Other sprain of right elbow
Child Code
Other sprain of left elbow
Child Code
Other sprain of unspecified elbow

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