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S51.85

Non-billable

Open bite of forearm

S51.85 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open bite of forearm. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S51.851 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S51.8
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

Includes

  • •Bite of forearm NOS

Excludes1 — not coded here

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S51.85?
S51.85 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Open bite of forearm". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S51.85 a billable code?
No — S51.85 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S51.851) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S51.85?
S51.85 has 3 more specific child codes, including S51.851, S51.852, S51.859.
What is excluded from S51.85?
Excludes1 (not coded here): superficial bite of forearm (S50.86, S50.87).

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

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