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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for elbow injury

S59.90

Unspecified injury of elbow

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Injury › elbow”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding elbow injury

The ICD-10-CM code for elbow injury is S59.90 (Unspecified injury of elbow). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S59.90.

Within S59.9 (unspecified injury of elbow and forearm), S59.90 is specifically for unspecified injury of elbow. Related codes cover forearm (S59.91).

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 injury codes (official index)

  • contusion
  • dislocation
  • fracture
  • open
  • specified NEC S59.80 — Other specified injuries of elbow
  • sprain
  • superficial

Common questions about elbow injury ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for elbow injury?

S59.90 — Unspecified injury of elbow (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S59.80.

Is S59.90 billable?

No. S59.90 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.