Is S51.031 a billable code?
No. S51.031 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
S51.031: Puncture wound without foreign body of right elbow
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S51.031 groups related diagnoses under puncture wound 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 S51.031
- S51.031APuncture wound without foreign body of right elbow, initial encounter
- S51.031DPuncture wound without foreign body of right elbow, subsequent encounter
- S51.031SPuncture wound without foreign body of right elbow, sequela
Other codes in S51.03 Puncture wound without foreign body of elbow
S51.031 questions
What does S51.031 mean?
S51.031 is the ICD-10-CM code for Puncture wound 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.