ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S50.3
Other superficial injuries of elbow
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S50.3
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
open bite of elbow (S51.04)
Inclusion Terms
Splinter in the elbow
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S50.3 (Other superficial injuries of elbow)
ICD-10-CM code S50.3 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S50.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S50.3 - Other superficial injuries of elbow. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other superficial injuries of elbow.