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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for elbow contusion

S50.0

Contusion of elbow

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › elbow”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding elbow contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for elbow contusion is S50.0 (Contusion of elbow).

Within S50 (superficial injury of elbow and forearm), S50.0 is specifically for contusion of elbow. Related codes cover contusion of forearm (S50.1), other superficial injuries of elbow (S50.3), other superficial injuries of forearm (S50.8) and unspecified superficial injury of elbow and forearm (S50.9).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

More specific elbow contusion codes (official index)

  • with forearm

Common questions about elbow contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for elbow contusion?

S50.0 — Contusion of elbow (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S50.0 billable?

No. S50.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.