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S51.049

Non-billable

Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow

Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S50-S59

Parent Code

S51.04

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • open fracture of elbow and forearm (S52.- with open fracture 7th character)
  • traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm (S58.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated wound infection

Child Codes (3)

S51.049A

Puncture wound with foreign body of unsp elbow, init encntr

BillableS51.049D

Puncture wound with foreign body of unsp elbow, subs encntr

BillableS51.049S

Puncture wound with foreign body of unsp elbow, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow?

The ICD-10-CM code for puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow is S51.049. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow". S51.049 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S51.049 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S51.049 represents "Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S51.049 a billable code?

No, S51.049 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S51.049.

What chapter is S51.049 in?

S51.049 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S51.049?

S51.049 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open fracture of elbow and forearm (S52.- with open fracture 7th character); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under S51.049?

S51.049 has 3 child codes, including: S51.049A (Puncture wound with foreign body of unsp elbow, init encntr), S51.049D (Puncture wound with foreign body of unsp elbow, subs encntr), S51.049S (Puncture wound with foreign body of unsp elbow, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S51.049?

Yes, when using S51.049 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S51.049?

S51.049 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843887. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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