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S51.8 Non-Billable Code

Open wound of forearm

Chapter Classification

Chapter 19 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Section Detail

S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of S51.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes2
  • open wound of elbow (S51.0-)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • 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

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