ICD-10-CM S57: Crushing injury of elbow and forearm

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S57

Crushing injury of elbow and forearm

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S57

Excludes2: Not Included Here

crushing injury of wrist and hand (S67.-)

Use Additional Code

code(s) for all associated injuries

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S57

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S57):

S57.0 - Crushing injury of elbow S57.00 - Crushing injury of unspecified elbow S57.01 - Crushing injury of right elbow S57.02 - Crushing injury of left elbow S57.8 - Crushing injury of forearm S57.80 - Crushing injury of unspecified forearm S57.81 - Crushing injury of right forearm S57.82 - Crushing injury of left forearm

About ICD-10-CM Code S57 (Crushing injury of elbow and forearm)

ICD-10-CM code S57 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 S57 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S57 - Crushing injury of elbow and forearm. 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 Crushing injury of elbow and forearm.