Is S59.801S a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. S59.801S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.

Where does S59.801S sit in the tabular list?

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), in the block Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59).

S59.801S

S59.801S — Other specified injuries of right elbow, sequela

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exemptright

S59.801S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for other specified injuries of right elbow, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.

7th character "S" — sequela

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code in subcategory S59.8

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Risk adjustment

S59.801S does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.

Related codes at this level

Codes that share S59.801. If S59.801S is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.

Questions about S59.801S

Is S59.801S a billable ICD-10-CM code?: Yes. S59.801S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
Where does S59.801S sit in the tabular list?: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), in the block Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59).