S57 ICD-10-CM Code: Crushing 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
S57Crushing injury of elbow and forearm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S57 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 S57
Crushing injury of elbow and forearm
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Code S57
Crushing injury of elbow and forearm
Codes under S57
S57 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 S57.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S57.
Use additional code
- code(s) for all associated injuries
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S57.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- crushing injury of wrist and hand (S67.-)
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 S57 mean?
S57 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Crushing injury of elbow and forearm.”
Is S57 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S57 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 S57 located in ICD-10-CM?
S57 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 S57, Crushing injury of elbow and forearm.
What coding notes are listed for S57?
No inclusion terms are listed for S57 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code(s) for all associated injuries. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: crushing injury of wrist and hand (S67.-).