S51.85 Non-Billable Code
Open bite 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 S51.8.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
excludes1
- superficial bite of forearm (S50.86, S50.87)
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