S51
Open wound of elbow and forearm
ICD-10 code S51 for Open wound of elbow and forearm
Code also any associated wound infection
Excludes1: open fracture of elbow and forearm (S52.- with open fracture 7th character)
traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm (S58.-)
Excludes2: open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S51
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
ICD-10 International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision