ICD-10 CM Code S51.8
S51.8
Open wound of forearm
Excludes Type 1
- open fracture of elbow and forearm (S52.- with open fracture 7th character)
- traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm (S58.-)
Excludes Type 2
- open wound of elbow (S51.0-)
- open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)
7th Character
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S51
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
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