Is S51.049 a billable code?
No. S51.049 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
S51.049: Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S51.049 groups related diagnoses under puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S51.049
- S51.049APuncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow, initial encounter
- S51.049DPuncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow, subsequent encounter
- S51.049SPuncture wound with foreign body of unspecified elbow, sequela
Other codes in S51.04 Puncture wound with foreign body of elbow
S51.049 questions
What does S51.049 mean?
S51.049 is the ICD-10-CM code for Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified 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.