S53.22XS Traumatic rupture of left radial collat ligament, sequela
Instructional Notes:
S53.22XS Description: Traumatic rupture of left radial collat ligament, sequela ↓
S53.22 Description: Traumatic rupture of left radial collateral ligament ↓
S53.2 Description: Traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament Exclude1:
sprain of radial collateral ligament NOS (S53.43-)
↓
S53 Description: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow Exclude2:
strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)
Include:
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
Code Also: ['any associated open wound'] ↓
S50-S59 Description: Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59) Exclude2:
burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
↓
S00-T88 Description: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes Exclude2:
birth trauma (P10-P15)
obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
Notes:
Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
Use Additional Code:
code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)