S59 ICD-10-CM Code: Other and unspecified injuries 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
S59Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S59 sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
- 3
Category S59
Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm
- 4
Code S59
Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm
Codes under S59
S59 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 S59.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S59.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S59.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S59.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand (S69.-)
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 S59 mean?
S59 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm.”
Is S59 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S59 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 S59 located in ICD-10-CM?
S59 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 S59, Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm.
What coding notes are listed for S59?
No inclusion terms are listed for S59 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand (S69.-).