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ICD-10 CM Code S51.809

S51.809 Unspecified open wound of unspecified forearm

Inclusion Term

Open wound of forearm NOS

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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