All ICD10 Codes
S50Not billable, use a more specific code below

Superficial injury of elbow and forearm

In Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

144 billable codes under S50: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

  • superficial injury of wrist and hand (S60.-)

Also applies, from Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

These notes sit on S50-S59 and apply to every code under it, including S50.

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers 7th character use and coding of injuries, fractures, burns, drug and toxic effects, abuse and neglect, and complications of care (S00-T88).

Read Section I.C.19 (page 77)

All codes under S50

S50 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

S50 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S50 group to these 9 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to S50

Notes on these codes point to S50.

  • S40-S49 Excludes2: injuries of elbow (S50-S59)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Arm Injuries and Disorders

Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.

Read more about arm injuries and disorders on MedlinePlus

Elbow Injuries and Disorders

Your elbow joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the elbow joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have elbow problems.

Read more about elbow injuries and disorders on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.