Is S51.842 a billable code?
No. S51.842 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
S51.842: Puncture wound with foreign body of left forearm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S51.842 groups related diagnoses under puncture wound with foreign body of left forearm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S51.842
- S51.842APuncture wound with foreign body of left forearm, initial encounter
- S51.842DPuncture wound with foreign body of left forearm, subsequent encounter
- S51.842SPuncture wound with foreign body of left forearm, sequela
Other codes in S51.84 Puncture wound with foreign body of forearm
S51.842 questions
What does S51.842 mean?
S51.842 is the ICD-10-CM code for Puncture wound with foreign body of left 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.