S53: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow 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 codeAlso any associated open wound excludes2 strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-) sevenChrNote The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53 sevenChrDef A: initial encounter D: subsequent encounter S: sequela |
| S53.0: Subluxation and dislocation of radial head |
| S53.1: Subluxation and dislocation of ulnohumeral joint |
| S53.2: Traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament |
| S53.3: Traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament |
| S53.4: Sprain of elbow |