S50.312D — Abrasion of left elbow, subsequent encounter
Is S50.312D billable?
Yes — S50.312D is billable for FY2027. S50.312D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S50.312D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S50.312D at a glance
| Code | S50.312D |
|---|---|
| Description | Abrasion of left elbow, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S50.312D?
In S50.312D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S50.312D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S50.312D group to?
S50.312D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S50.312D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S50.31, the nearest indexed parent of S50.312D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Abrasion › elbow
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S50.312D to fully describe the condition. S50.312D is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S50.312D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S50.312D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50-S59
The conditions below are not part of S50.312D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S50.312D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S50
The conditions below are not part of S50.312D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S50.312D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- superficial injury of wrist and hand (S60.-)
How long has S50.312D existed?
S50.312D has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.