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    ICD-10-CM Code For Other And Unspecified Injuries Of Elbow And Forearm: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group S59 includes other and unspecified injuries of the elbow and forearm, covering non-specific trauma, soft tissue injuries, and fractures of the elbow and forearm not classified to more specific codes. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute traumatic presentations, sequelae, and unspecified injury severity or location for the elbow and forearm, capturing clinical details needed for care and follow-up. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM S59 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM S59: Other And Unspecified Injuries Of Elbow And Forearm Overview

    The ICD-10-CM S59 code group captures injuries to the elbow and forearm that are classified as other or unspecified, including soft tissue injuries, fractures not detailed elsewhere, and unspecified trauma to these regions. These diagnoses target musculoskeletal and integumentary structures of the upper limb and are used across emergency, urgent care, and outpatient settings. Accurate coding matters for correct clinical documentation, appropriate claim processing, and ensuring that care intensity and resource use are reflected for reimbursement.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a patient presents with traumatic injury to the elbow or forearm that is described as other or unspecified, or when documentation lacks detail to assign a more specific code. These codes are appropriate for acute presentations, follow-up encounters, or when the provider documents sequelae of prior injuries without a more precise classification.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    360 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    S59.001AUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
    S59.001DUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
    S59.001GUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
    S59.001KUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
    S59.001PUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
    S59.001SUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, sequela
    S59.002AUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
    S59.002DUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
    S59.002GUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
    S59.002KUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
    S59.002PUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
    S59.002SUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, sequela
    S59.009AUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
    S59.009DUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
    S59.009GUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
    S59.009KUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
    S59.009PUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
    S59.009SUnspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, sequela
    S59.011ASalter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture
    S59.011DSalter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

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    DRG Codes

    15 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    559Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCC
    560Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CC
    561Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCC
    562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCC
    563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCC
    564Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with MCC
    565Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with CC
    566Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses without CC/MCC
    913Traumatic Injury with MCC
    914Traumatic Injury without MCC
    949Aftercare with CC/MCC
    950Aftercare without CC/MCC
    963Other Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
    964Other Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
    965Other Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An adult presents to the emergency department after falling onto an outstretched hand while reaching to break a fall; they have acute pain, swelling, and limited range of motion at the elbow with localized tenderness over the distal humerus and proximal forearm. Radiographs show a nondisplaced fracture fragment or small avulsion injury of the distal radius/ulna region involving the elbow/forearm soft tissues but no open wound; an acute injury code from this group is assigned for initial encounter. Typical codes: S59.001A, S59.009A
    • A middle-aged construction worker returns to the clinic weeks after a work-related hyperextension injury to the elbow because of persistent stiffness, intermittent catching, and reduced supination/pronation despite conservative management. This ongoing problem related to the prior elbow/forearm injury is documented as a subsequent encounter for continued care and physical therapy, so a subsequent encounter code from this group is used to describe the unresolved injury. Typical codes: S59.001D, S59.011D
    • An elderly patient with osteoporosis develops progressive elbow pain and decreased function after a prior treated forearm injury; they now have delayed healing with chronic pain and are being evaluated for surgical revision. The visit documents a complication of the earlier elbow/forearm injury requiring assessment of nonunion or impaired healing, and a sequela or later care code from this group is assigned to capture the long-term consequences. Typical codes: S59.001S, S59.011S

    Related Codes

    S50-SUPERFICIAL-INJURY-OF-ELBOW-AND-FOREARM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Superficial Injury Of Elbow And Forearm: Group Overview

    S51-OPEN-WOUND-OF-ELBOW-AND-FOREARM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Open Wound Of Elbow And Forearm: Group Overview

    S52-FRACTURE-OF-FOREARM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Fracture Of Forearm: Group Overview

    S53-DISLOCATION-AND-SPRAIN-ELBOW

    ICD-10-CM Code For Dislocation And Sprain Of Joints And Ligaments Of Elbow: Group Overview

    S54-INJURY-OF-FOREARM-NERVES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Nerves At Forearm Level: Group Overview

    S55-INJURY-OF-BLOOD-VESSELS-FOREARM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Blood Vessels At Forearm Level: Group Overview

    S56-INJURY-OF-FOREARM-SOFT-TISSUES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Muscle, Fascia And Tendon At Forearm Level: Group Overview

    S57-CRUSHING-INJURY-ELBOW-FOREARM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Crushing Injury Of Elbow And Forearm: Group Overview

    S58-TRAUMATIC-AMPUTATION-OF-ELBOW-AND-FOREARM

    ICD-10-CM Code For Traumatic Amputation Of Elbow And Forearm: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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