ICD-10-CM S51.842: Puncture wound with foreign body of left forearm

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About ICD-10-CM Code S51.842 (Puncture wound with foreign body of left forearm)

ICD-10-CM code S51.842 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 S51.842 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S51.842 - Puncture wound with foreign body of left 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 Puncture wound with foreign body of left forearm.