S51 ICD-10-CM Code: Open wound of elbow and forearm
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S51Open wound of elbow and forearm
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S51 sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the elbow and forearm (S50-S59)
- 3
Category S51
Open wound of elbow and forearm
- 4
Code S51
Open wound of elbow and forearm
Codes under S51
S51 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S51.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S51.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S51.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- open fracture of elbow and forearm (S52.- with open fracture 7th character)
- traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm (S58.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S51 mean?
S51 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Open wound of elbow and forearm.”
Is S51 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S51 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S51 located in ICD-10-CM?
S51 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 S51, Open wound of elbow and forearm.
What coding notes are listed for S51?
No inclusion terms are listed for S51 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: open fracture of elbow and forearm (S52.- with open fracture 7th character); traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm (S58.-). Excludes2 notes: open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-).