S51
Open wound of elbow and forearm
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S51
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with S51
- open fracture of elbow and forearm (S52.- with open fracture 7th character)
- traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm (S58.-)
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)
Code Also
- any associated wound infection
