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S51.811

Non-billable

Laceration without foreign body of right forearm

Laceration without foreign body of right 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

S51.81

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.-)
  • 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 (3)

S51.811A

Laceration w/o foreign body of right forearm, init encntr

BillableS51.811D

Laceration w/o foreign body of right forearm, subs encntr

BillableS51.811S

Laceration without foreign body of right forearm, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration without foreign body of right forearm?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body of right forearm is S51.811. The full clinical description is "Laceration without foreign body of right forearm". S51.811 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S51.811 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S51.811 represents "Laceration without foreign body of right forearm". 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 S51.811 a billable code?

No, S51.811 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 S51.811.

What chapter is S51.811 in?

S51.811 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S51.811?

S51.811 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 S51.811?

S51.811 has 3 child codes, including: S51.811A (Laceration w/o foreign body of right forearm, init encntr), S51.811D (Laceration w/o foreign body of right forearm, subs encntr), S51.811S (Laceration without foreign body of right forearm, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S51.811?

Yes, when using S51.811 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S51.811?

S51.811 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843918. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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