S51.049A

Billable

Puncture wound with foreign body of unsp elbow, init encntr

Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow, initial encounter

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

S50-S59

Parent Code

S51.049

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for puncture wound with foreign body of unsp elbow, init encntr?

The ICD-10-CM code for puncture wound with foreign body of unsp elbow, init encntr is S51.049A. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow, initial encounter". S51.049A is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code S51.049A mean?

ICD-10-CM code S51.049A represents "Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow, initial encounter". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is S51.049A a billable code?

Yes, S51.049A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is S51.049A in?

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

What are the UMLS CUIs for S51.049A?

S51.049A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843888. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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