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S51.05

Non-billable

Open bite of elbow

S51.05 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open bite of elbow. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S51.051 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S51.0
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

Includes

  • •Bite of elbow NOS

Excludes1 — not coded here

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S51.05?
S51.05 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Open bite of elbow". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S51.05 a billable code?
No — S51.05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S51.051) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S51.05?
S51.05 has 3 more specific child codes, including S51.051, S51.052, S51.059.
What is excluded from S51.05?
Excludes1 (not coded here): superficial bite of elbow (S50.36, S50.37).

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

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