ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Laceration forearm: S51.819
The ICD-10-CM index points "Laceration forearm" to S51.819, Laceration without foreign body of unspecified forearm. S51.819 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S51.819A, Laceration without foreign body of unspecified forearm, initial encounter.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
More specific codes in S51
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- S51Open wound of elbow and forearmHeader
- S51.0Open wound of elbowHeader
- S51.00Unspecified open wound of elbowHeader
- S51.01Laceration without foreign body of elbowHeader
- S51.02Laceration with foreign body of elbowHeader
- S51.03Puncture wound without foreign body of elbowHeader
- S51.04Puncture wound with foreign body of elbowHeader
- S51.05Open bite of elbowHeader
- S51.8Open wound of forearmHeader
- S51.80Unspecified open wound of forearmHeader
- S51.81Laceration without foreign body of forearmHeader
- S51.82Laceration with foreign body of forearmHeader
- S51.83Puncture wound without foreign body of forearmHeader
- S51.84Puncture wound with foreign body of forearmHeader
- S51.85Open bite of forearmHeader
Code also
The CDC tabular list says a second code may be needed with this one. The note does not set which is listed first.
From S51. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Code also any associated wound infection
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From S51. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Related pages
- S51.819 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category S51Every code under it
- Chapter 19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Laceration forearm?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Laceration forearm" to S51.819, Laceration without foreign body of unspecified forearm. S51.819 is not billable on its own. Add the 7th character for the encounter, for example S51.819A, Laceration without foreign body of unspecified forearm, initial encounter.
Is S51.819 billable?
No. S51.819 is a header in the FY2027 CDC file. Report a more specific code under it.
What documentation notes apply to S51.819?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 2 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for S51.819 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is S51.819 in?
Chapter 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.