S50.9 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S50.90 Unspecified superficial injury of elbow
- S50.901 Unspecified superficial injury of right elbow
- S50.901A Unspecified superficial injury of right elbow, initial encounter
- S50.901D Unspecified superficial injury of right elbow, subsequent encounter
- S50.901S Unspecified superficial injury of right elbow, sequela
- S50.902 Unspecified superficial injury of left elbow
- S50.902A Unspecified superficial injury of left elbow, initial encounter
- S50.902D Unspecified superficial injury of left elbow, subsequent encounter
- S50.902S Unspecified superficial injury of left elbow, sequela
- S50.909 Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified elbow
- S50.909A Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified elbow, initial encounter
- S50.909D Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified elbow, subsequent encounter
- S50.909S Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified elbow, sequela
- S50.91 Unspecified superficial injury of forearm
- S50.911 Unspecified superficial injury of right forearm
- S50.911A Unspecified superficial injury of right forearm, initial encounter
- S50.911D Unspecified superficial injury of right forearm, subsequent encounter
- S50.911S Unspecified superficial injury of right forearm, sequela
- S50.912 Unspecified superficial injury of left forearm
- S50.912A Unspecified superficial injury of left forearm, initial encounter
- S50.912D Unspecified superficial injury of left forearm, subsequent encounter
- S50.912S Unspecified superficial injury of left forearm, sequela
- S50.919 Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified forearm
- S50.919A Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified forearm, initial encounter
- S50.919D Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified forearm, subsequent encounter
- S50.919S Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified forearm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S50.9 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
- S50 Superficial injury of elbow and forearm
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S50.9 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S50.9 ICD 10 code
An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.
Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.
Other common types of injuries include:
- Animal bites
- Bruises
- Burns
- Dislocations
- Electrical injuries
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Sprains and strains