S53.032A is the authoritative medical code for Nursemaid's elbow, left elbow, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for nursemaid's elbow, left elbow, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S53.032A), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Nursemaid's elbow, left elbow, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S53.032A. 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. Excludes1 (not coded here): Monteggia's fracture-dislocation S52.27-. Excludes2 (not included here): strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level S56.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of wrist and hand S60-S69; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. Code also: any associated open wound. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S53.032A in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- 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
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- Monteggia's fracture-dislocation S52.27-
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level S56.-
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of wrist and hand S60-S69
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S53.032A require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S53.
What can't be coded together with S53.032A?
Per Excludes1 instructions, S53.032A must not be reported with: Monteggia's fracture-dislocation (S52.27-).
Can S53.032A be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S53.032A and the following may both be reported when both are present: strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level (S56.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S53.032A, with their registry titles.
- S53 — Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of elbow
- S53.0 — Subluxation and dislocation of radial head
- S53.001 — Unspecified subluxation of right radial head
- S53.001A — Unspecified subluxation of right radial head, initial encounter
- S53.001D — Unspecified subluxation of right radial head, subsequent encounter
- S53.001S — Unspecified subluxation of right radial head, sequela
- S53.002 — Unspecified subluxation of left radial head
- S53.002A — Unspecified subluxation of left radial head, initial encounter
- S53.002D — Unspecified subluxation of left radial head, subsequent encounter
- S53.002S — Unspecified subluxation of left radial head, sequela
- S53.003 — Unspecified subluxation of unspecified radial head
- S53.003A — Unspecified subluxation of unspecified radial head, initial encounter
- S53.003D — Unspecified subluxation of unspecified radial head, subsequent encounter
- S53.003S — Unspecified subluxation of unspecified radial head, sequela
- S53.004 — Unspecified dislocation of right radial head
- S53.004A — Unspecified dislocation of right radial head, initial encounter
- S53.004D — Unspecified dislocation of right radial head, subsequent encounter
- S53.004S — Unspecified dislocation of right radial head, sequela
- S53.005 — Unspecified dislocation of left radial head
- S53.005A — Unspecified dislocation of left radial head, initial encounter
- S53.005D — Unspecified dislocation of left radial head, subsequent encounter
- S53.005S — Unspecified dislocation of left radial head, sequela
- S53.006 — Unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head
- S53.006A — Unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head, initial encounter
- S53.006D — Unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head, subsequent encounter
- S53.006S — Unspecified dislocation of unspecified radial head, sequela
- S53.011 — Anterior subluxation of right radial head
- S53.011A — Anterior subluxation of right radial head, initial encounter
- S53.011D — Anterior subluxation of right radial head, subsequent encounter
- S53.011S — Anterior subluxation of right radial head, sequela
- S53.012 — Anterior subluxation of left radial head
- S53.012A — Anterior subluxation of left radial head, initial encounter
- S53.012D — Anterior subluxation of left radial head, subsequent encounter
- S53.012S — Anterior subluxation of left radial head, sequela
- S53.013 — Anterior subluxation of unspecified radial head
- S53.013A — Anterior subluxation of unspecified radial head, initial encounter
- S53.013D — Anterior subluxation of unspecified radial head, subsequent encounter
- S53.013S — Anterior subluxation of unspecified radial head, sequela
- S53.014 — Anterior dislocation of right radial head
- S53.014A — Anterior dislocation of right radial head, initial encounter
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