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S51.85Open bite of forearm

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
SectionInjuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
Parent codeS51.8 — Open wound of forearm

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • Bite of forearm NOS

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • superficial bite of forearm (S50.86, S50.87)

Subcategories (3)

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