S50.311 is the authoritative medical code for Abrasion of right elbow. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for abrasion of right elbow (ICD-10-CM S50.311), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Abrasion of right elbow is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S50.311. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): superficial injury of wrist and hand S60.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of wrist and hand S60-S69; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S50.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S50.311 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- superficial injury of wrist and hand S60.-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of wrist and hand S60-S69
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S50.311 be billed directly?
No. S50.311 (Abrasion of right elbow) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S50.311 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S50.
Can S50.311 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S50.311 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: superficial injury of wrist and hand (S60.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S50.311 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S50 — Superficial injury of elbow and forearm
- S50-S59 — Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
- S50.0 — Contusion of elbow
- S50.00 — Contusion of unspecified elbow
- S50.00XA — Contusion of unspecified elbow, initial encounter
- S50.00XD — Contusion of unspecified elbow, subsequent encounter
- S50.00XS — Contusion of unspecified elbow, sequela
- S50.01 — Contusion of right elbow
- S50.01XA — Contusion of right elbow, initial encounter
- S50.01XD — Contusion of right elbow, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S50 family