S51.859
Non-billableOpen bite of unspecified forearm
Open bite of unspecified forearm
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated wound infection
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for open bite of unspecified forearm?
The ICD-10-CM code for open bite of unspecified forearm is S51.859. The full clinical description is "Open bite of unspecified forearm". S51.859 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S51.859 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S51.859 represents “Open bite of unspecified 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 S51.859 a billable code?
No, S51.859 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 S51.859.
What chapter is S51.859 in?
S51.859 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S51.859?
S51.859 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 S51.859?
S51.859 has 3 child codes, including: S51.859A (Open bite of unspecified forearm, initial encounter), S51.859D (Open bite of unspecified forearm, subsequent encounter), S51.859S (Open bite of unspecified forearm, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S51.859?
Yes, when using S51.859, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S51.859?
S51.859 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2843978. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S51.859 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like open bite of unspecified forearm affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S51.859?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S51.859 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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