S51.809
Billable codeUnspecified open wound of unspecified forearm
The ICD-10 code for unspecified open wound of unspecified forearm is S51.809.
Clinical notes
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- Open wound of forearm NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •Laterality-specific codes exist for this condition — confirm the affected side is documented.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- S51.801Unspecified open wound of right forearm
- S51.802Unspecified open wound of left forearm
- S51.809Unspecified open wound of unspecified forearm