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S51

Non-billable

Open wound of elbow and forearm

S51 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open wound of elbow and forearm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S51.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •open fracture of elbow and forearm (S52.- with open fracture 7th character)
  • •traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm (S58.-)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)

Notes

  • •any associated wound infection

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S51?
S51 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Open wound of elbow and forearm". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S51 a billable code?
No — S51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S51.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S51?
S51 has 2 more specific child codes, including S51.0, S51.8.
What is excluded from S51?
Excludes1 (not coded here): open fracture of elbow and forearm (S52.- with open fracture 7th character); traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm (S58.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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