ICD-10-CM S51.81: Laceration without foreign body of forearm

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About ICD-10-CM Code S51.81 (Laceration without foreign body of forearm)

ICD-10-CM code S51.81 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 S51.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S51.81 - Laceration without foreign body 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 Laceration without foreign body of forearm.