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S53.03 - Nursemaid's elbow


The ICD 10 Code for Nursemaid's elbow is listed as S53.03.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: S53.03
Description: Nursemaid's elbow
Chapter Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
Parent S53.0 - Subluxation and dislocation of radial head
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of S53.03:
S53.031 - Nursemaid's elbow, right elbow
S53.032 - Nursemaid's elbow, left elbow
S53.033 - Nursemaid's elbow, unspecified elbow
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of S53.03:
S53.00 - Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of radial head
S53.01 - Anterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head
S53.02 - Posterior subluxation and dislocation of radial head
S53.09 - Other subluxation and dislocation of radial head