AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2009 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 & 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Nursemaid's Elbow
Effective October 1, 2009, a unique code, 832.2 has been created to identify nursemaid’s elbow, the dislocation of the elbow joint which is usually caused by a sudden pull on the hand or arm. Medically, this condition is known as subluxation of the radial head and is commonly seen in children under the age of five. 832 Dislocation of elbow Revise The following fifth-digit subclassification is for use with category 832 subcategories 832.0 and 832.1: New code 832.2 Nursemaid’s elbow Subluxation of radial head ...
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Article Overview
This short coding update covers the creation of a specific diagnosis code for nursemaid’s elbow and how it relates to the broader elbow dislocation category. It is intended for coding professionals, billers, and other healthcare staff who need to track diagnosis-code changes and understand the scope of the update. The article focuses on the code update itself and the clinical condition it represents, without broader billing guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers identify a specific diagnosis-code change affecting documentation and reporting for a pediatric elbow condition.
What You Will Learn
- What diagnosis-code update is being introduced
- How the condition is categorized within elbow dislocation coding
- What general clinical condition the update refers to
- Which date the code change becomes effective
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Healthcare compliance staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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