Instruction Source: S53.20XD
Traumatic rupture of unsp radial collateral ligament, subs
Instruction Source: S53.20
Traumatic rupture of unspecified radial collateral ligament
Instruction Source: S53.2
Traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament
Excludes 1 (Mutually Exclusive)
- sprain of radial collateral ligament NOS (S53.43-)
Instruction Source: S53
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
Excludes 2 (Not Included Here)
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)
Inclusion Terms
- 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
Instruction Source: S50-S59
Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
Excludes 2 (Not Included Here)
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Instruction Source: S00-T88
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Excludes 2 (Not Included Here)
- birth trauma (P10-P15)
- obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
Clinical 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