Nursemaid's elbow, unspecified elbow, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or long-term complication resulting from a nursemaid's elbow injury, also known as a radial head subluxation. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but there are persistent issues or conditions directly attributable to that past event, affecting an unspecified elbow.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition, such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, or instability, that is a direct consequence of a previously treated nursemaid's elbow. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the current encounter addresses these lasting effects.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior nursemaid's elbow injury.
• This code is for an unspecified elbow; if the laterality is known, a more specific sequela code should be used.