Is S50.851 a billable code?
No. S50.851 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S50.851: Superficial foreign body of right forearm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S50.851 groups related diagnoses under superficial foreign body of right forearm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S50.851
- S50.851ASuperficial foreign body of right forearm, initial encounter
- S50.851DSuperficial foreign body of right forearm, subsequent encounter
- S50.851SSuperficial foreign body of right forearm, sequela
Other codes in S50.85 Superficial foreign body of forearm
S50.851 questions
What does S50.851 mean?
S50.851 is the ICD-10-CM code for Superficial foreign body of right forearm. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.