ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S51.8
Open wound of forearm
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S51.8
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
superficial bite of forearm (S50.86, S50.87)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
open wound of elbow (S51.0-)
Inclusion Terms
Open wound of forearm NOS
Inclusion Terms
Bite of forearm NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S51.8 (Open wound of forearm)
ICD-10-CM code S51.8 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 S51.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S51.8 - Open wound of forearm. 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 Open wound of forearm.