S53.031⚠ Requires 7th Character

Nursemaid's elbow, right elbow

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S53.031:

Ainitial encounterS53.031ADsubsequent encounterS53.031DSsequelaS53.031S

Sub-codes of S53.031(3)

S53.031 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S53.031ANursemaid's elbow, right elbow, initial encounter✓ BillableS53.031DNursemaid's elbow, right elbow, subsequent encounter✓ BillableS53.031SNursemaid's elbow, right elbow, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S50-S59Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)├S53Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
└S53.031Nursemaid's elbow, right elbow

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