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S51.8

Non-billable

Open wound of forearm

Open wound of forearm

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

Child Codes

6

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.-)
  • open wound of elbow (S51.0-)

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 (6)

S51.80

Unspecified open wound of forearm

S51.81

Laceration without foreign body of forearm

S51.82

Laceration with foreign body of forearm

S51.83

Puncture wound without foreign body of forearm

S51.84

Puncture wound with foreign body of forearm

S51.85

Open bite of forearm

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S51.8?

ICD-10-CM code S51.8 represents "Open wound of forearm". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S51.8 a billable code?

No, S51.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S51.8.

What chapter is S51.8 in?

S51.8 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S51.8?

S51.8 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 S51.8?

S51.8 has 6 child codes, including: S51.80 (Unspecified open wound of forearm), S51.81 (Laceration without foreign body of forearm), S51.82 (Laceration with foreign body of forearm), S51.83 (Puncture wound without foreign body of forearm), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S51.8?

Yes, when using S51.8 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S51.8?

S51.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0160604. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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