S51.009S

S51.009S: Unspecified open wound of unspecified elbow, sequela

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S51.009S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for unspecified open wound of unspecified elbow, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S51.009S with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "S": sequela

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S51

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Inclusion terms

Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.

Open wound of elbow NOS

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S51.009S

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S51: Open wound of elbow and forearm

open fracture of elbow and forearm (S52.- with open fracture 7th character)
traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm (S58.-)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S51.009S

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S51: Open wound of elbow and forearm

open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under S51.009