S50 ICD-10-CM Code: Superficial injury of elbow and forearm
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S50Superficial injury of elbow and forearm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S50 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
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Category S50
Superficial injury of elbow and forearm
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Code S50
Superficial injury of elbow and forearm
Codes under S50
S50 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S50.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S50.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S50.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S50.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- superficial injury of wrist and hand (S60.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S50 mean?
S50 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Superficial injury of elbow and forearm.”
Is S50 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S50 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S50 located in ICD-10-CM?
S50 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59) (S50–S59), under category S50, Superficial injury of elbow and forearm.
What coding notes are listed for S50?
No inclusion terms are listed for S50 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: superficial injury of wrist and hand (S60.-).