Is S51.00 a billable code?
No. S51.00 is a header code that groups 9 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S51.00: Unspecified open wound of elbow
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S51.00 groups related diagnoses under unspecified open wound of elbow. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S51.00
- S51.001AUnspecified open wound of right elbow, initial encounter
- S51.001DUnspecified open wound of right elbow, subsequent encounter
- S51.001SUnspecified open wound of right elbow, sequela
- S51.002AUnspecified open wound of left elbow, initial encounter
- S51.002DUnspecified open wound of left elbow, subsequent encounter
- S51.002SUnspecified open wound of left elbow, sequela
- S51.009AUnspecified open wound of unspecified elbow, initial encounter
- S51.009DUnspecified open wound of unspecified elbow, subsequent encounter
- S51.009SUnspecified open wound of unspecified elbow, sequela
S51.00 questions
What does S51.00 mean?
S51.00 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified open wound of elbow. 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.