Open wound of forearm. S51.8 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S51.8 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S51.8 - other international versions of ICD-10 S51.8 may differ.
2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S51.801A. Unspecified open wound of right forearm, initial encounter. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. S51.801A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S51.8 Open wound of forearm Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code Type 2 Excludes open wound of elbow ( S51.0-) Code History Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
Gunshot wound of right forearm Open wound of right forearm ICD-10-CM S51.801A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 604 Trauma to the skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast with mcc
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ICD-10 code S51. 802 for Unspecified open wound of left forearm is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
The types of open wounds classified in ICD-10-CM are laceration without foreign body, laceration with foreign body, puncture wound without foreign body, puncture wound with foreign body, open bite, and unspecified open wound. For instance, S81. 812A Laceration without foreign body, right lower leg, initial encounter.
S51. 002A - Unspecified open wound of left elbow [initial encounter] | ICD-10-CM.
A skin tear is a specific type of laceration that most often affects older adults, in which friction alone or friction plus shear separates skin layers.
ICD-10 code M79. 631 for Pain in right forearm is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .
01 for Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter S81. 801A.
ICD-10 Code for Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter- S81. 802A- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10 code M79. 602 for Pain in left arm is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .
ICD-10 code L03. 90 for Cellulitis, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .
Unspecified fall, initial encounter W19. XXXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM W19.