S51.859D

S51.859D: Open bite of unspecified forearm, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S51.859D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for open bite of unspecified forearm, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S51.859D with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent encounter

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

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S51.859D

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S51.85: Open bite of forearm

superficial bite of forearm (S50.86, S50.87)

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 S51.859D

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

Written on S51.8: Open wound of forearm

open wound of elbow (S51.0-)

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.