Is S51.011 a billable code?
No. S51.011 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
S51.011: Laceration without foreign body of right elbow
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S51.011 groups related diagnoses under laceration without foreign body of right elbow. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S51.011
- S51.011ALaceration without foreign body of right elbow, initial encounter
- S51.011DLaceration without foreign body of right elbow, subsequent encounter
- S51.011SLaceration without foreign body of right elbow, sequela
Other codes in S51.01 Laceration without foreign body of elbow
S51.011 questions
What does S51.011 mean?
S51.011 is the ICD-10-CM code for Laceration without foreign body of right 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.