S59.80 – Other specified injuries of elbow

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the elbow and forearm

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S59.80
Code
S59.80 (claims format: S5980)
Description
Other specified injuries of elbow
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block
S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
Parent codes
S59 › S59.8

Billable codes under S59.80

S59.80 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S59 – Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand (S69.-)
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from subcategories S59.0, S59.1, and S59.2

S59.8 – Other specified injuries of elbow and forearm

7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code in subcategory S59.8

Block S50-S59

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Index terms for S59.80

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in S59.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S59.80?

S59.80 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified injuries of elbow, in the block S50-S59 (Injuries to the elbow and forearm).

Is S59.80 a billable code?

No. S59.80 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S59.80 belong to?

It belongs to category S59 – Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.