ICD-10-CM code "S51": Open wound of elbow and forearm (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeS51
DescriptionOpen wound of elbow and forearm
Hierarchy
  1. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  2. Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
  3. Open wound of elbow and forearm (S51)
Billable statusNon billable code

Excludes

  1. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

    Type 1birth trauma (P10-P15)

    Type 1obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

  2. Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

    Type 2burns and corrosions (T20-T32)

    Type 2frostbite (T33-T34)

    Type 2injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)

    Type 2insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

  3. Open wound of elbow and forearm (S51)

    Type 1open fracture of elbow and forearm (S52.- with open fracture 7th character)

    Type 1traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm (S58.-)

    Type 2open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)

Includes

  1. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  2. Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
  3. Open wound of elbow and forearm (S51)

Subcategories