S50.851A ICD-10-CM Code: Superficial foreign body of right forearm, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S50.851ASuperficial foreign body of right forearm, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S50.851A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
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Category S50
Superficial injury of elbow and forearm
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Subcategory S50.851
Superficial foreign body of right forearm
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Code S50.851A
Superficial foreign body of right forearm, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S50.851A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S50.851A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S50.851A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S50.851A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S50.851A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S50.851A mean?
S50.851A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Superficial foreign body of right forearm, initial encounter.”
Is S50.851A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S50.851A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S50.851A located in ICD-10-CM?
S50.851A is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59) (S50–S59), under category S50, Superficial injury of elbow and forearm and subcategory S50.851, Superficial foreign body of right forearm.
What coding notes are listed for S50.851A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S50.851A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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