Is S51.809 a billable code?
No. S51.809 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
S51.809: Unspecified open wound of unspecified forearm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S51.809 groups related diagnoses under unspecified open wound of unspecified forearm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S51.809
- S51.809AUnspecified open wound of unspecified forearm, initial encounter
- S51.809DUnspecified open wound of unspecified forearm, subsequent encounter
- S51.809SUnspecified open wound of unspecified forearm, sequela
Other codes in S51.80 Unspecified open wound of forearm
S51.809 questions
What does S51.809 mean?
S51.809 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified open wound of unspecified 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.