ICD-10-CM S51.022: Laceration with foreign body of left elbow

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S51.022

Laceration with foreign body of left elbow

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code S51.022 (Laceration with foreign body of left elbow)

ICD-10-CM code S51.022 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S51.022 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S51.022 - Laceration with foreign body of left elbow. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Laceration with foreign body of left elbow.