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S51.852

Non-billable

Open bite of left forearm

Open bite of left 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

S51.85

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.-)
  • superficial bite of forearm (S50.86, S50.87)

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)

S51.852A

Open bite of left forearm, initial encounter

BillableS51.852D

Open bite of left forearm, subsequent encounter

BillableS51.852S

Open bite of left forearm, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for open bite of left forearm?

The ICD-10-CM code for open bite of left forearm is S51.852. The full clinical description is "Open bite of left forearm". S51.852 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S51.852 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S51.852 represents "Open bite of left 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 S51.852 a billable code?

No, S51.852 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 S51.852.

What chapter is S51.852 in?

S51.852 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S51.852?

S51.852 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 2 more.

What are the subcategories under S51.852?

S51.852 has 3 child codes, including: S51.852A (Open bite of left forearm, initial encounter), S51.852D (Open bite of left forearm, subsequent encounter), S51.852S (Open bite of left forearm, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S51.852?

Yes, when using S51.852 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S51.852?

S51.852 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843974. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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