S53.499D Other sprain of unspecified elbow, subsequent encounter

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Built from S53.499 with 7th character D (subsequent encounter).

Applies from S53 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow

Includes

• 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

Excludes2 (not included here)

• strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-)

Code also

• any associated open wound

7th character note

• The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53

7th character required

• A — initial encounter
• D — subsequent encounter
• S — sequela

Applies from S53.4 Sprain of elbow

Excludes2 (not included here)

• traumatic rupture of radial collateral ligament (S53.2-)
• traumatic rupture of ulnar collateral ligament (S53.3-)

Code annotations containing back-references to S53.499D

Back-references to S53.4

• Type 2 Excludes: S56 Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level ("sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow (S53.4-)")

Nearby codes

• S53.492A Other sprain of left elbow, initial encounter
• S53.492D Other sprain of left elbow, subsequent encounter
• S53.492S Other sprain of left elbow, sequela
• S53.499 Other sprain of unspecified elbow
• S53.499A Other sprain of unspecified elbow, initial encounter
• S53.499D Other sprain of unspecified elbow, subsequent encounter (this code)
• S53.499S Other sprain of unspecified elbow, sequela