S53.033⚠ Requires 7th Character

Nursemaid's elbow, unspecified 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 S53.033:

Ainitial encounterS53.033ADsubsequent encounterS53.033DSsequelaS53.033S

Sub-codes of S53.033(3)

S53.033 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S53.033ANursemaid's elbow, unspecified elbow, initial encounter✓ BillableS53.033DNursemaid's elbow, unspecified elbow, subsequent encounter✓ BillableS53.033SNursemaid's elbow, unspecified 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
└S53.033Nursemaid's elbow, unspecified elbow

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