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S51.8

Non-billable

Open wound of forearm

S51.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open wound of forearm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S51.80 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S51
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

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

Excludes2 — not included here

  • •open wound of elbow (S51.0-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S51.8?
S51.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Open wound of forearm". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S51.8 a billable code?
No — S51.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S51.80) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S51.8?
S51.8 has 6 more specific child codes, including S51.80, S51.81, S51.82.

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

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